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Hi,
I just joined... boy an i glad to find this place =)

I have had depression/anxious since over a year now and too ashamed to talk to the people that i love :/ god i sound like sucha loser.
Anyways...i hope im able to tell my sad-story...

Glad to be here =)
 
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Welcome, Canopy!

Depression is a treatable illness. Have you spoken to your doctor about how you feel?

We understand your apprehension about speaking publicly about how you might be feeling because of the unfortunate stigma and lack of understanding among some people.

You can feel free to talk about how you are feeling here, and hopefully we can provide you with some direction and support so you can get the treatment you need for your illness.

Look around the Forum, feel free to join in any ongoing discussion or start some of your own.

Let us know how we can help.
 
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Depending on where you are located, there may be healthcare services available to you either through governement sponsored plans or on a sliding fee scale.

In what Country are you located?
 
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If you're in Canada, then you can see your Family Physician under Medicare or OHIP etc. and it won't cost you any money. Your doctor may refer you to a Psychiatrist, who would specialize in treating depression and anxiety or your family doctor may be able to treat you him/herself.

Do you have a family doctor whom you regularly see?
 
David Baxter PhD

David Baxter PhD

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Welcome, Canopy.

In Canada, the services of psychiatrists (when you can find one taking new patients) are covered by provinicial health plans. Some though not all psychiatrists offer therapy.

There are outpatient programs available at many hospitals where you can see psychologists or social workers covered under provincial health plans as well. However, waiting lists for these services also tend to be long and the programs are ferquently time limited (e.g., 4 to 12 weeks).

You may be able to access short-term services via EAP services if your employer offers one. Alternatively, if you have employee's extended health care insurance or a private extended health insurance plan, these will generally cover at least part of the fees for private counselling and psychotherapy.

Finally, if you live in a city with a university, try looking into health services offered by the psychology or psychiatry departments. While these are sometimes only available to students, in some cases they offer clinics to the general public for relatively low fees.
 
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I do go get my physical every year. So i should just go and ask her about who to talk to and stuff...the thing is i dont want my parents to find out and get worried. So if its free i guess...they wont have to know

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Hey David....im currently unemployed to so i guess...ill look into the health care my college provides when i go back in the fall.
 
David Baxter PhD

David Baxter PhD

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In the meantime, you can certainly ask your doctor to refer you to a psychiatrist, or s/he may know of other services you can access in your area.
 
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