How to Talk to a Doctor About Depression
Develop an understanding of depression beforehand.. Talk with family members to see if it is common in your family.. Think about any recent changes or stresses you have experienced.
Steps
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Develop an understanding of depression beforehand.
Develop an understanding of depression beforehand.
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Talk with family members to see if it is common in your family.
Talk with family members to see if it is common in your family.
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Think about any recent changes or stresses you have experienced.
Think about any recent changes or stresses you have experienced.
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Make a list.
Make a list.
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Figure out if you want to involve someone else first.
Figure out if you want to involve someone else first.
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Think about the rapport you have with your doctors.
Think about the rapport you have with your doctors.
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Manage your expectations.
Manage your expectations.
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Don't minimize the issue.
Don't minimize the issue.
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State the issue plainly.
State the issue plainly.
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Discuss medication changes.
Discuss medication changes.
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Talk about your options.
Talk about your options.
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Ask for a referral.
Ask for a referral.
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Take responsibility for following up.
Take responsibility for following up.
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