[riksie-dixie]

Well, tomorrow I'm going to the doctor to address my anxiety, question my depression, and see if I can figure out anything concerning a case of Asperger's.

However, I've never been really good at, y'know, talking about this normally. Like, I don't know how to bring it up without sounding like I need the drugs.

I'm going to be honest and tell him that we can't afford therapy, and I see why at this point, because it's a $50 co-pay.

I suffer extreme anxiety concerning the dentist. Anything teeth-related causes me to pale and avoid it, although I've been better, going to a nice dentist who's really easygoing and anxiety-relieving, so to say. It's the idea of pain that terrifies me.

Although it is primarily phobic anxiety, I know it's also anticipatory, because I fear of certain things in the future, like do I need this, or what if I need that, or what if this happens, etc.

My depression I'm not sure how long it's been around. I've tried 5-HTP and it's not working for me. Exercise is very temporary for both anxiety and depression. Self-help for anxiety is improving, but I'm still having trouble controlling it, especially on my period.

TL;DR - How do I bring up my anxiety and depression concerns without sounding like I just want the drugs?

[healingme4me]

I like everything you wrote out. How about, printing it, showing it, let your doctor guide you, from there?

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[riksie-dixie]

I might just do that, now that I think about it...

Thanks.

[possum220]

Ditto healing me4me. If it's written down you don't have to worry about forgetting anything. I find writing things down easier. Plus now is also a good time to make sure to ask for a script for the issues you are already aware of.

Good luck.

[riksie-dixie]

I didn't need to use the note; I ended up remembering everything.

He didn't prescribe me anything for my anxiety, but he prescribed me Zoloft for depression. He also talked with me about my problems and set a goal for me that I'd work on before my next appointment, which would be: getting a job and sticking with it. Even though I don't feel like it'll happen, I'll work on it because he's a really nice guy.