Going to a doctor

[youarenotarobot]

I'm seeing a doctor again in a few days time to talk about being traumatized (online friend attempted suicide and it's been haunting me for the past 3 years). I've been to a doctor before to talk about it and went on anti-depressants. He advised me that if I didn't start feeling better, to go to a specialist...I don't know what to call it, specialist mental health place? Something like that. I phoned them up and explained how I felt, and the lady on the phone told me it sounded like post-traumatic stress, but each session would cost a hundred and fifty pounds. I don't have that money so I didn't go for it.

I'm going back to the doctors because I still don't feel any better. I'm stuck on what to say-"I came here about 6 months ago and nothing's changed?" Does anyone have any tips on what to say to a doctor when you're traumatized? Is he going to think I don't want to get better because I don't have the money for the place he suggested?

 

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Was this an NHS doctor? I don't know why he would be referring you for private treatment...

Is it possible to see a different doctor this time? And say what you've said here, I'm feeling no better than I was six months ago. What options are available to me on the NHS? If I remember correctly you're still a minor also? If so ask about a referral to CAMHS maybe?

 

[youarenotarobot]

Was this an NHS doctor? I don't know why he would be referring you for private treatment...

Is it possi...

I think it was an NHS doctor. I didn't really understand if it was a private treatment or not, it went over my head a little.

I'm not actually sure what doctor I'm seeing this time. The one I saw for the appointment I mentioned above is probably the best at the surgery. There's another one I like as well. The other doctor there, a woman, has been pretty flippant and dismissive of mental health issues before, so I'm really hoping she's not the one I'm going to see.

I'm 17, so I have no idea if CAMHS would let me in again considering I turn 18 in two months. It's worth a shot, though-I'll ask about it. Thank you.