Members,
Most people are a
little uncomfortable about speaking to their doctor or health care professional
about depression or anxiety. Sometimes people are intimidated by their doctor's
training and knowledge. Sometimes people feel that their doctor is too busy to
listen.
Other people don't
want to bother their doctor with a problem that is "too small" or
"too silly." Most people are embarrassed to admit that they have a
problem with depression and some feel that if they have to get help for
depression, then they must be "weak," "defective" or
"broken." For all of these reasons, and more, people often decide to
avoid talking to their doctor about important health problems. In fact, many
people walk away from their doctor's office without having talked to their
doctor about what they really intended to talk about.
If you are like many
others and are uncomfortable talking to your doctor about your concerns, it
might help to take our Depression or Anxiety Tests, and then take your results
in to your doctor.
Are you feeling
nervous about talking to your doctor about your symptoms?
