[Fuzzybear]

Words spoken to me by a doctor irl. They may even have meant well.. "just" rushed. I only consulted this doctor once (they were fine on the phone)

I'll be "fine"

The GP I consulted last time was "better"

The words spoken by that doctor are not words I will speak, anywhere

[Fuzzybear]

it just adds to the chorus of garbage in my head. But that's ok, I'm a bear. Those thoughts can get the **** outta my head

[CepheidVariable]

Originally Posted by Fuzzybear

Words spoken to me by a doctor irl. They may even have meant well.. "just" rushed. I only consulted this doctor once (they were fine on the phone)

I'll be "fine"

Yeah, maybe just rushed and ineptly trying to be encouraging -- with the exact opposite result.

It's funny isn't it? People just seem to talk for talking sake -- instead of communicating. It's like they are so uncomfortable with *not* talking that they will talk to fill the void before thinking. --- And here are some of us with issues who think endlessly before we talk.

Sorry I haven't had anything to say about your doctor troubles. I'm not familar with the system in the UK.

It sounds like you might be having trouble communicating with various health professionals. You mentioned in another post that the doctor "inferred" that he wanted you to try the medication first. That doesn't sound like a good understanding. Is there anyone who might go with you to appointments? I've done that for a couple of people who were anxious, forgetful, or just felt they couldn't communicate well with a health provider. As long as they are just there in a support role. Two heads better than one, and all that.

Also, I thought this was good advice:

Originally Posted by Rohag

It may help to approach the doctor or other professional with symptoms rather than feelings. Also, the more documentation the better. "From this date I began experiencing symptom X that increasingly made it difficult for me to perform this specific activity of daily living."

bearing (sorry, unintended pun) in mind that doctors are technical people who think much better in technical, concrete problem solving terms.

Anyways, I'm sorry for all that you're going through. I've had some support offered and then delayed recently. So I'm also feeling how rough it is to have some hope dangled in front of you when you don't even know if it will be successful. I think it's good that you're still trying.

Okay, too many words.
Take care.

[Fuzzybear]

Thanks, not too many words at all. Thank you for replying and for your thoughts

Originally Posted by CepheidVariable

Yeah, maybe just rushed and ineptly trying to be encouraging -- with the exact opposite result.

It's funny isn't it? People just seem to talk for talking sake -- instead of communicating. It's like they are so uncomfortable with *not* talking that they will talk to fill the void before thinking. --- And here are some of us with issues who think endlessly before we talk.

Sorry I haven't had anything to say about your doctor troubles. I'm not familar with the system in the UK.

It sounds like you might be having trouble communicating with various health professionals. You mentioned in another post that the doctor "inferred" that he wanted you to try the medication first. That doesn't sound like a good understanding. Is there anyone who might go with you to appointments? I've done that for a couple of people who were anxious, forgetful, or just felt they couldn't communicate well with a health provider. As long as they are just there in a support role. Two heads better than one, and all that.

Also, I thought this was good advice:

bearing (sorry, unintended pun) in mind that doctors are technical people who think much better in technical, concrete problem solving terms.

Anyways, I'm sorry for all that you're going through. I've had some support offered and then delayed recently. So I'm also feeling how rough it is to have some hope dangled in front of you when you don't even know if it will be successful. I think it's good that you're still trying.

Okay, too many words.
Take care.