YOU ARE NOT ALONE - A companion online community discussion board for The Mental Illness Happy Hour podcast with Paul Gilmartin

Thanks again for taking the time to reply. I'm really touched. I've booked another appointment with a different doctor for next week, so hopefully I'll get a referral. I'll post back on how it goes.

Ask to be referred to a psychiatrist. Thanks for your advice. I'm going to do as you say the next time I see my doctor. My fear is that my symptoms are not severe enough to warrant a referral, but I will still ask. I think my symptoms are fairly mild, but I have lived with anxiety and an underlying...

Thanks for your kind reply. I've been thinking a lot about it today and have spoken to some friends about it. I think I need a bit of time to come to terms with the idea of taking medication. I've tried various talking therapies for about 15 years, and have always thought that was enough for me. I t...

I went to see my doctor today. I said I needed help for anxiety and depression. He asked what my symptoms were. I told him about stress with my relationship, money, and work. He asked if I wanted to take medication for the depression. I said that I didn't know if I did or not. He said to think about...