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If you're too nervous to discuss anxiety or depression meds with your doctor, write down what you want to say, print it out and then at the appointment, give that paper to them. It might be easier than talking about it.

You're obviously the bright one. Why listen to doctors? We can listen to your stupid, totally ignorant bullshit instead.

I tried everything that I could, but nothing's working. And I'm in a hurry to get better because it's affecting my ability to pass exams and my college will kick me out soon if I don't improve.
I won't self medicate, but it'd be cool to be just a bit tipsy the day I meet with the shrink and never try alcohol again.
This is a good idea too, but a bit awkward

I’d disagree with this, unless you’re actually that disabled that you can’t speak even if it’s awkward and stumbling. Doctor isn’t going to know you wrote that etc, it’s best if the doc can see what he’s working with.

What's causing your anxiety? 9/10 people don't need meds for depression/anxiety. Only use meds as a last resort. They're designed for people who have every reason to be happy, but still feel depressed. And these doctors hand them out like candy so they can make a little money

Anxiety meds (benzos) are highly addictive and are just a crutch. The withdrawals are hell. Use as a last resort. Antidepressants are highly over prescribed and 9/10 people don't need them, and their problems can be solved with exercise, CBT, getting a hobby, etc.

If you’re in a hurry go the private shrink route, getting a psychiatrist through referral and whatnot will take at least a month. Even a private one you’ll have to wait a week or two to be seen usually. As the initial consultations are longer than the med management sessions.

If psychiatrists are prescribing them, it can't be bad. I'm going to trust the psychiatrist's opinion over yours, because they'll probably have a degree in medicine lol
And I don't have depression right now, only social anxiety. People with social anxiety are allowed to take meds too hahah

You need to understand that you're likely going to live another 70 years. Cutting corners, rushing shit, that isn't going to do you any good. Right now feels hard. College is a stressful time, because you have no idea that the very vast majority of your life is ahead of you, and how you do in college really doesn't matter all that much.

Giving yourself the gift of dealing with the problems that fuck your life is the kindest thing you could ever do for yourself. You don't need expectations. You don't really know what the fuck you're doing. Let people that do, in this area, help.

Make an appointment and go chat. No doctor gives a fuck if you're awkward. None. They're there trying to help people. They're there trying to help you.

I’m the 3mg klonopin a day guy and I agree with this user, try the non benzo anxiety meds first. Ask about beta blockers, they were the only non benzos that semi worked, problem was they didn’t stop my panic attacks they just made them less severe.
I’m diagnosed with a panic disorder, and it’s probably genetics as I have an uncle with it too and he has to live in an assisted living facility. He went from a helicopter engineer in the army to not being able to live on his own. It terrifies me that I might end up like that. But these days I feel normal, but I have to take a pill every 4 hours or so to keep that feeling. Which I fucking hate. And yes the withdrawals are hell. Can actually be fatal, it would probably be dangerous for me to stop cold turkey from 3mg daily. Could end up with seizures.

You can see a psychiatrist in one day if you self-admit yourself to a mental hospital for the 72 hour ward. 5150 I think it's called. They may or may not charge you for your stay

Wow, enjoy your benzo withdrawals, you fucking idiot. I've dealt with social anxiety my entire life and been down that road. Your body will build a tolerance, and you will need a higher and higher dose, until the doctor you love so much says you need to lower you dose, and you're forced into withdrawal. They are a short-term solution to a long-term problem. Good luck with your pills, fucking asshole