You say this: "I haven't been feeling myself for ___ weeks/months. I have been feeling irritable and angry, and distant, and I have felt withdrawn. I am sleeping well and working full time, but I've recently been travelling across the United States and Canada. I'd like to rule out things like thyroid and things like vitamin deficiencies and electrolytes, as I exercise quite a bit. I don't think I am depressed, but some friends have said that they are concerned."
That's all you have to say. When was the last time you had a checkup, anyways? If it's been more than a year, it's time for routine blood work just the same. You may not even BE depressed, Bill - I mentioned it because you sounded concerned and feeling irritable can be - note I'm saying can be - a sign of depression, and it manifests differently for different people. It may not be that at all. But at least you could get an opinion and then decide what you wanted to do about it, if anything.
If it were me - or any of your friends - talking like this, wouldn't you be suggesting something along these lines? Why would it be good enough for us but not good enough for you?
Heather
Date: 2011-02-03 04:01 am (UTC)That's all you have to say. When was the last time you had a checkup, anyways? If it's been more than a year, it's time for routine blood work just the same. You may not even BE depressed, Bill - I mentioned it because you sounded concerned and feeling irritable can be - note I'm saying can be - a sign of depression, and it manifests differently for different people. It may not be that at all. But at least you could get an opinion and then decide what you wanted to do about it, if anything.
If it were me - or any of your friends - talking like this, wouldn't you be suggesting something along these lines? Why would it be good enough for us but not good enough for you?
I'm not frustrated with you. Just concerned.