I feel that I am suffering from depression and that I should see a doctor about it, mainly for the reassurance of hearing it from a professional rather than what I have now which is an informed self-diagnosis. However, I am worried about this on several counts:
He will tell me I'm wrong/making it up - which will just make me feel worse
I don't really want any help like drugs/counselling etc, just to be diagnosed by a professional as reassurance I am doing the right things to help myself - so is there any point when I could just do them anyway?
It might turn out to be something worse
As I have recently moved to a new area, I have never met the doctor I have been assigned to, so have no idea how he will react. I know my worries probably make no sense but I am looking for advice. Should I see a doctor despite these worries, or carry on trying to help myself?