How do I get ready to talk about my mood with my doctor?
Use your own words and note how your mood affects daily life.
You can start with, "I want to talk about my mood. It has been hard to bring up." You do not need a polished speech.
In a private note, write how you feel, when it began and how often it happens. Include changes in sleep, energy and things you usually do.
Tell your care team about thoughts of self-harm or suicide. Do not make them sound milder to be polite. You can ask about care choices and bring someone you trust.
- Pick the main thing you want help with.
- Note when it started and how it affects your day.
- List all medicines and any recent changes for your care team.
- Ask what help is offered and how to get it.
- Keep the next steps and contact details after the visit.
Make a blank note for a health visit about mood. Use headings for how I feel, when it began, daily life, medicines, questions and next steps. Leave all answers blank. I will fill it in privately.
Paste the message into ChatGPT, then fill in any blanks before you send it. ChatGPT opens in a new tab. Opening it does not send the message.
For a crisis in the US, call or text 988. For immediate danger, call 911. Elsewhere, use your local crisis or emergency service. Do not wait for an AI reply.
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