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Originally Posted by A Hobbit
You all are right, of course. I just don’t want to go. I had been anticipating this appointment for weeks and my anxiety was growing and growing.
What’s funny (odd) is that the cancellation brought both relief and more anxiety. How does that work?!
It just comes down to a deep aversion to doctors, anything doctor related, and psychiatry.
Thanks for your input in what is obviously a silly thread.
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Not silly in the least! Actually, this thread has brought up an important issue in my own life. I've been seeing my current therapist for about 6 months and, in that time, she's cancelled 3 appointments. Seems a bit excessive to me - especially since 2 of the 3 cancellations occurred the very day of my appointment. There have been times when I've wondered if the cancellations are a "sign" that perhaps she isn't the right therapist for me - even though I am very fond of her.
Your comment about the combination of relief AND anxiety makes perfect sense. Seems to make even more sense when medical stuff is involved. I feel exactly the same sense of relief and anxiety when a medical appointment I have is cancelled.
