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writes:Hi,This isn't entirely to do with a relationship, but as i'm a member i thought that I would post here and see what answers I get anyway.So, as you've seen in the title, I need to know what to do, I think I am depressed. I've been researching symptoms online and even took some online tests (I am aware that they don't PROVE anything, but I wanted to see what it told me when I answered honestly).They showed that I have a high chance of being depressed.I think this all started a few years ago when I split with my first (and to date, only) girlfriend. I took it really badly (I don't want to go into details on here), but never showed it on the outside, I just bottled up my emotions and put on a happy face. Since then, I have dealt with a lot of rejection from anyone who found out, or even thought that I fancied them. There are other things happening as well, as in non-relationship, but I don't really want to talk about them on here.It got so bad, that the other week I ended up telling one of my friends at a party, and honestly, it felt good to tell someone, and even have a cry. I keep trying to talk to her again but I can't catch her by herself.I just don't know what to do in this kind of situation. Do I go to the doctors/hospital etc? Can anyone help me out here?Help is appreciated.
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reader, anonymous, writes (23 June 2010): My mum is clinically depressed and she used to go see a psychiatrist, who also referred her to her GP for medication. She will be on medication for the rest of her life. I think it would be best if you see yor doctor to have a talk about how you are feeling and if they feel you could be depressed they can put you forward to a psychiatrist. It doesnt mean your crazy, i have a psychiatrist to help me but its nothing to do with depression but just having someone to talk to who will listen defiantley makes all the difference
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reader, yowie  +, writes (23 June 2010):
 I suffer from depression, and can see some similarities with myself. I would definately recommend that you see your gp, who should (if they're half competent) refer you to a psycologist / psychiatrist, and maybe prescribe some low-dose medication for you.
I find the most important thing is having someone to talk to that I trust, and most importantly, who listens. You can always talk to us, or ring Lifeline, if they have that where you are.
Take care, keep us posted :)
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