lsb

How do I get help for depression and anxiety?

AlisonW

Hi lsb. Do you have a doctor that you trust and are comfortable with? That might be a good place to start.

lsb

I have a doctor but I haven't went to him that much.

zanzibar

Hi lsb

It's no problem if you haven't been to him much, he's still your Dr. Just explain to him what's going on and that you need help with it. He'll ask you some questions to verify it is depression and not something else, and he should be able to help you out. As Allison said that's really the best place to start.

Take good care.

AlisonW

Your doctor may be able to help you find a counselor or psychiatrist who can provide help as well. At least it's a place to start.

thuggybear

Yes, ask your Dr for a referral to a good psychiatrist and counselor.

I, too, have bipolar disorder and am an alcoholic. The only way I've found to work for me is to get on/stay on medication, therapy, and staying sober with the help of AA