unhappy1993 / Dec 27 2009 11.01

Hello Im 16 sorry to hear you are going through a very tough time as you say you would like some ressurance about going to see your gp and what they do  . When you go to your gp you need to be onhsit with him and tell him how your feeling and explain whats going on the  more you tell him the more he can help you also he will provide coucelling for you . Talking is the first hardest step but you will get there you could even take a freind for support this may help to. I understand you mum getting stressed and upset but i think your mum would rather no  how you feel as well so you both can support each other through this the reason she gets upset is because she loves you alot and she wants the best for you huggs .

Say to yourself i can do this because you can . It may be hard at first but when you get into the gps room and sit down and talk you will feel more confident and start to bond with your gp and you will be able to open up to him alot more .

Its worth a try though  . Im here for you if u want to talk more about this ! 

LovesAndHuggsToYou , Talk soon 

xxx 

Colly / Dec 31 2009 21.09

Hello.
It sounds like you're going through a tough time at the moment :(

I've been in a similar situation.. my tutor wanted me to see my GP since I was 12 (I'm now 16) due to depression, self-harm and anxiety. I didn't go until recently, though, and I only went because things have been really horrid and difficult recently.. I've been close to suicide, too.

Your GP won't mess you around. When you go, they tend to ask you what's wrong, then you explain. They'll ask futher questions, like how long you've felt the way you do, and stuff. Then they'll decide the best course for you, and often arrange with you - whether it's counselling, therapy, or medication.

When I went, I spoke to my GP, who arranged me to see another doctor who specialised in mental health. He then arranged my counselling, which I've had once a week ever since.

I didn't want to go with my parents, either, I hate them being involved with anything. My mum wasn't well - she suffered with cancer, and since then hasn't fully healed. So, I told them that I was seeing my GP my spots, which avoided the issue completely, and my parents didn't come in with me. You could always tell them it's for another reason?

Have you got any friends to go with you? I was so scared, but managed to go by myself at the end. It wasn't worth being scared, the GP was really nice and reassuring.