Posted by Emily Elizabeth on April 30, 2005, at 19:27:49
In reply to ANYONE UNDERSTAND PLSE ?, posted by crazychickuk on April 30, 2005, at 18:10:51
What you are describing is very common among people who experience anxiety. And even if it is indicative of a psychotic depression, that doesn't mean that you need to be hospitalized. In fact, I'd say that hospitalization for a condition is much less likely when you start treating it sooner rather than later.
Also, you need to talk openly and honestly w/ your psychologist about what is going on w/ you. Talk about the reasons you'd like to see a pdoc and the reasons that you are afraid to. If you are worried that the pdoc will get the wrong impression of you and decide that you are crazy, you can have your psychologist call or send a letter to describe what s/he sees going on w/ you and what diagosis s/he thinks you should be treated for.
Hope that this helps. Hand in there and please don't let yourself suffer alone!
EE
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