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I was just sitting here thinking about stuff and how I used to spend more time with friends, sometimes irl, sometimes just online. And I'm like, I don't WANT friends, I don't want to have to deal with these people, not even in a Discord chat. I'd rather just not. But I know it's not healthy to isolate myself. And that's just one of the ways I've been feeling down, there are so many other things in my life where I know I'm depressed because I don't like something, or don't enjoy something anymore, or don't have the energy, or am grouchy about something when I shouldn't be, or just don't care. But I have always had a hard time talking about myself and it's a struggle to think of myself saying "Yeah, I've had this low-level depression going on for years, what can we do about it?"

That’s a good question and while I know we’re just internet strangers, it’s really nice to hear that you’re being more proactive than I generally have been.

You say that you struggle to imagine yourself saying that to your doctor. Do you have a feeling of what would hold you back from just saying it? I feel like the advice might be different depending on what your worries/anxieties/discomforts are.

It really depends on the doctor. I have experience of my doctor being very proactive and taking my input seriously, so I would have no problem going to her and saying just that: "I think I've been depressed lately."

For other doctors, it might be better to go find a psychiatrist.

Doctors are normally not happy when you self-diagnose (no matter how accurate you are!) so it's usually better to talk about the symptoms, as you have done in most of this comment. Then the doctor can consider blood tests to rule out a physical cause like low iron, hypothyroidism, sleep issues or low B-12, or think about possible depression.

It's hard to say because doctors are different, as very general advice (please adjust this as seems fitting to your situation!) I would suggest bringing up that you have been feeling low energy and low mood, and how it's been affecting you. Be honest about what is going on and where it's a problem, such as socially, with work/school/hobbies, self care, etc. Keep an open mind during the conversation, your doctor might have thoughts on what could be causing this that you didn't consider before.

It's great that you are wanting to talk to your doctor about this, it can be scary. It's your doctor's job to hear your concerns, it may feel awkward but it's perfectly correct to bring up a mental health issue that's impacting your day to day life.

Good luck nonny!

When the doctor says "how are you feeling today" or "what brings you to the clinic today" or similar, you reply "Doctor, I'm struggling here. I think I need some to talk to about my mental health".

And just be honest with the follow up questions the doctor have.

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