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I Battle Depression

I have my first appointment with a psychiatrist next Wednesday. I’m scared if I tell them the extent of my crazy then they’ll lock me up.
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Hiraeth · F
As other people have been saying, it doesn't sound like you're crazy to the point that you wouldn't have thought of scheduling an appointment. In fact, I feel that you are taking a positive, significant step towards the right direction. Although psychiatrists may have spoken with many patients and heard numerous things, I don't think that it lessens the impact/importance of your experience or mean that your problems have no significance. There may be people who are enduring similar problems that psychiatrists have heard of, but it doesn't mean that your experience is a cliche. You may have a similar problem as others, but you have a unique experience (along with feelings and responses) that are different from others. As some people mentioned, it is best to tell them the truth so that they can provide you with the best solutions. I wish you all the best and hope that your appointment goes well.