Hi Everyone,
I haven't posted here in a looong time (or very many times, for that matter.) I do read the forums a lot, though...I just find it hard to post.

But I am in need of some advice, if those of you more experienced in these matters wouldn't mind.

I have social anxiety disorder (social phobia, if you're quoting the DSM), though I've never technically been diagnosed, I'm pretty sure it's the case. A couple of days ago, I finally broke down and made an appointment with a GP to get a referral to a specialist of some sort. My appointment is tomorrow, and I am sort of freaking out already. I think the biggest hurdle will be getting there, and the next will be not freezing up/trying to articulate exactly what I want to say.

I was wondering if you have any advice as to what I should say? How much is appropriate to divulge to a GP, especially at this sort of appointment? I should say, too, that he is not a doctor I have ever seen before...he is a random doctor assigned to me by my university health services.

I should also say that I have done one group therapy before, but found it unhelpful because my anxiety was too intense...I simply froze up and was unable to participate. I'm hoping that one-on-one therapy will be better, and give me a chance to get outside of myself a little more. Then maybe I'll do group again. But it was just too much, too soon, at that time.

Thank you for any advice...I really appreciate it.