When you’re suffering from depression or anxiety, it can be hard enough just getting out of bed in the morning, let alone taking yourself to the doctor to get the mental health support you need. With InstantScripts®, you can access professional mental health services from the comfort of home, easing the strain of doctor’s appointments and prescriptions so that you can get back to living life on your terms.

We all get a little down from time to time, but when you’re depressed, those feelings may never seem to go away. Here are some of the most common signs of depression to look out for if you’re worried that you might be depressed:

• Persistently feeling down, sad or miserable
• Withdrawing from family and friends
• Loss of motivation and productivity
• Difficulty concentrating
• No longer taking part in enjoyable activities
• Feeling overwhelmed, irritable, frustrated, unhappy or indecisive
• Persistent feelings of tiredness
• Headaches and muscle pain
• Difficulty sleeping
• Loss or change of appetite
• Significant weight loss or gain

It’s important to remember that not everyone’s experience with depression will be the same. People who aren’t depressed may display some of these symptoms, while some people who are depressed may not. If you are concerned about your mental health, book a Telehealth consultation with InstantScripts. One of our trusted, RACGP-certified doctors can consult with you over the phone, refer you to a specialist and prescribe the medication you need to help get you back on track.

Anxiety symptoms often develop slowly over time and aren’t always obvious, even when they begin to have a negative impact on your life. While a certain amount of anxiety is considered normal — and even healthy — particularly during stressful situations, it can be difficult to know how much is too much.

If you’re frequently experiencing feelings of fear or worry that seem disproportionate to current events or challenges in your life, you may be suffering from anxiety:

• Panic attacks
• Racing heart and quick breathing
• Tightening chest
• Feelings of tension and restlessness
• Excessive fear, worry or obsessive thinking
• Avoidance of anxiety-inducing situations
• Trouble concentrating
• Difficulty sleeping

Anxiety feels different for everyone and can range from slight butterflies in the stomach to full-blown panic attacks. Anxiety symptoms can be generalised, or can be induced by certain events or situations, such as social occasions. If you are suffering from an anxiety disorder, our doctors can help you manage your mental health from the comfort of home with prescriptions for anxiety medication, doctor consultations and specialist referrals.