For people who have actually gone to their doctors for help with

I am a guy with a really calm demeanor and so my doctor didn't think it was that serious. I saw someone else and I was offered drugs casually but I didn't take them up on their offer. I have been on Zoloft before and I didn't like it.

I never found them that helpful.

>>17915936
I don't have a main doctor anymore I moved across state when I started uni and I haven't had to go since I've been here so I'd be talking to a complete stranger, so I'm worried about how awkward and quite I am.

>>17915996

It's okay to be awkward and quiet. I keep giving the same advice, love yourself even the "bad" bits. Check out Thich Naht Hanh's "Peace is Every Step" to learn how to love yourself and how to cope with your depression. It's done wonders for me.

>>17915929

print out this post & give it to them

write some notes before you see the doc

if you're a female go to a female doctor etc

otherwise keep suffering which sucks

good luck

>>17916842

and poke around this website much good info - nami.org