Hi PoetGirl,

I also am new here, not just to the forum, but to the site as a whole. People don't always understand that a message delivered with compassion and care often makes more of an impact than one which is delivered abrasively. Even if he did mean to shock you, that can be acheived through repetition and emphasis. Your doctor's reaction indicates that he somehow holds you responsible. For what?

What more can be expected of someone suffering from bp than to seek treatment (the very thing you were trying to do)?

It's the anticipation of reactions like the one you describe which prevent people from seeking treatment even when they know they need it.