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#1
Apr 15, 2008, 02:57 PM
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im in desperate need!!! I can not talk to my mental health doctor.. i visit him tomorrow and my last visit was so bad. (im only seen him 2 times.. my other doctor left after 7 years)
my problem is i dont leave house much and when i do i get sick!! i cant speak my mind..im a different person there then i am at home.. he does not know me but thinks he does.. How do i relax when im there.. what questions can i ask him that will help us both.. it drives me crazy .. the other doc said i had add and this one says i dont and took me off addreall. I really dont know if i am or not.. because i also have bipolar.. but i trusted the doctor.. this new doctor says i cant make a decision.. its not that .. its i trust the doctors..its not my job to prescribe my medicine.. at this point i have no idea what is wrong with me and i dont know how to tell him.. is there a print out or something i can take with me.. someone please help me |
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#2
Apr 15, 2008, 03:19 PM
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You could try writing down everything ahead of time, that you don't leave the house a lot, that you feel you're a different person there than at home, write everything down on a pad of paper and keep looking at it as you start to not be able to relax.....doctors are just people...imagine the doc in his pajamas LOL
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Apr 16, 2008, 10:57 PM
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Thank you for helping me.. but I just coulden go to the Doctors.. i tried to walk out the door.. yesterday i called the doctors and left a message with the nurse, but she never returned my call .. i did not even call and tell them i was not going.. i feel so bad now..I dont know what is wrong with me..
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Apr 17, 2008, 07:48 AM
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> I dont know what is wrong with me.
Just fear. That's OK. You think most people will not understand your fear, and you probably are right about that. But some people will understand.
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Apr 17, 2008, 08:11 AM
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i understand your fear, i do not leave my house except once a month to go to the doc. he is my gp and has been for 17 years. my biggest fear is that he will retire and i will have nowhere else to go. you do need to see someone, is there another doc in your area? do you have a copy of your records? i would try calling the doc back and insist the nurse have him return your call. wish i could be more help. (((((sweetie)))))
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Apr 17, 2008, 10:09 AM
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i've always found the best thing is to just write it all down in your own words. it helps if you can stay as calm and relaxed as possible when writing it all down...so something that calms you (like perhaps particular music, drinking hot chocolate) while you write it should help. sorry if this is no help to you. lotsa good luck. |
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Apr 17, 2008, 01:32 PM
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Can you call your former doctor and get some reassurance from him? Perhaps he could either help you find another doctor or talk to the new doctor for you. The important thing is that you get the help and support that you need.
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Apr 17, 2008, 01:52 PM
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Hmm...one thought. Does your doctor have email? Can you call the front desk and ask?
Maybe you can write things down and email to him. Then he can help you get the courage to come in for an appointment, and he'll already know what's going on. |
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#9
Apr 17, 2008, 03:07 PM
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((((sweetie))))
Is there someone that can go with you? Take you? Hold your hand? I can't go without my husband with me. And I do hold his hand alot. You shouldn't have to white knuckle it. But writing things down might also help. Either read it to Doc or just hand it to him. Take Care |
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#10
Apr 17, 2008, 04:46 PM
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I would call the doc and leave a message that you were unable to leave the house due to panic. Then if they call back try to reschedule and see if you can talk to the doc.
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#11
Apr 21, 2008, 07:14 AM
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thank you everyone for all the good advice.. its funny how just a few words from people on the internet, whom i dont know...can make me feel so much better.. mostly because i know that im not alone..
i will call the doctors today..ask about email, and make a appointment on a day someone can come with me... i will start to write things down a head of time and follow thru with that... I feel like im trapped in a really ugly snow globe, that everyone stares at but no one wants to shake... |
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