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To follow up from my post yesterday, I briefly want to thank The Academy you guys for your love, support and hugs. (And kittens and George Eads.)

I called a doctor this morning and scheduled an appointment for Thursday. I think I nearly lost it on the phone with the receptionist (because she was so goddamn nice). She must've heard it because at

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[annella]

♥♥♥ I am glad you called a doctor! I hope he or she will be able to help you out some. *hugs*

[sorchasilver]

I am SO GLAD to hear that you're seeing a doctor, and however you feel right now, you are doing absolutely the right thing for yourself!

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[wendy]

Yes, that is exactly what you should tell the doctor. That you felt XYZ last week, ABC this week, and GHI on the day you saw him/her. It all matters! You never know...it could be depression or hormones or a simple medical problem. It's complicated, and this is why doctors diagnose and say, not supermarket clerks. :)

And good for you for taking the first step. *holds your hand and sings 'We Are the Champions'* (That was funny in my head, ok?)

[dimturien]

I'm glad you took the step and made an appointment with a doctor.

What am I gonna tell a doctor about depression when I feel fine?
Don't worry about that, you can still go there and tell him how you felt and ask for advice on what to do next time it might hit you.
I also don't really know what to tell my therapist, because I don't know where my depression is coming from this time. I might have an idea, but I'm not sure at all. But you know what? That's what therapists and doctors are here for - finding out what's wrong with us and making us feel better.

And I guess there's still the fact that suicidal thoughts are serious, whether you have them for a day or five.
So true. *nods*

[recrudescence]

That's awesome. The first step really is the hardest. =)