Hi

[keepsmiling]

hi

so this is my first post as i havent known what to write before now but now i need some help!

i was raped a few years ago and with that and whatever else has happened in my life i have felt down ever since. i have finally decided to try and get some help, so i'm going to try and book a doctors appointment tomorrow, but i don't know what i should say when (and if) i get there!

i mean theres nothing actually physically wrong with me, i'm just unhappy. but i dont know how to go about saying that!

i feel stupid going into the doctors with this but i don't know where else to go and now i have finally decided to go for it i just need some advice on how to broach the subject with the doctor.

so any suggestions are very welcome!

i don't know if i've posted this in the right place so sorry if i've done it wrong but as it was my first post i thought this couldn't be a bad place to start.

thank you

[Ellen]

Hello and welcome.

It's good that you're trying to get some help. I imagine you're doctor is as good a place to start as any, especially if you haven't been to one. You may not even have to broach the subject yourself, as you'll probably have to answer a bunch of questions about your health and your history. But you will have to brace yourself to actually say it when the time comes.

You might also try looking for a crisis center in your area. The yellow pages or a google search will help you find one. Or your doctor may be able to refer you.

Good luck! I hope you find what you're looking for and that you feel better soon. Please let us know how it goes.

[John]

Hey and WELCOME TO AS. -if ok

Im glad you have come here to AS and I am sure you will find this place very supportive, I sure have, I think so advice I would have would be to see counselling if possible, maybe your doctor will be able to tell you of some good services in your area and I think it is a very good idea that you are going to the doctors. Doctors can help alot.

I hope to see you here, and look forward to chating to you in forums and in chatroom, and I am very glad you have reached out to here.

Please take care and PM me anytime.

John.

[Survivors sanctuary]

Welcome to AS ..

[Saltywaters]

Welcome!!

Jo

[Courage.hope]

Welcome! Sorry that you have been through a trauma like that. Wanted to say glad you found AS.

[mcangel]

Welcom to AS, you found the right place. I have been here a couple months now, and everyone is kind and supporting. You are doing right by going to the doctors. they can refer you to a counselor. still trying to find the right person to talk to myself, but the doctors is a good start. If you don't want to say the word rape, tell them you had a bad experience and you would like to talk to a counselor about it. Hope you find support here, and we are glad you came. Sorry this happened to you though.

MC

[teazle]

Hi and welcome to AS

I hope you find what you're looking for here

take care of yourself

teazle

[sadeyes22]

Hi welcome to AS I hope that you find what you are looking for here. This is a wonderful place for support. I look forward to seeing you around the boards. Take care

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[sisterinsurvival]

Yahoo, !
We love you, and are glad you've found AfterSilence!

[crescendo.of.whisprs]

Hugs, if okay!

welcome and well wishes with your healing journey!

i'm always willing to listen!