Hi everybody, just got off the phone with my t and one of the things we talked about was how i avoid going to the doctor when i need to go. But one of my goals for this year is to take better care of myself in that respect. So i did promise her i would make a doctor appointment in the next week or two.

I am really afraid of doctors, for various childhood reasons. However, i go to the same doctor as my T and i KNOW the doctor is safe and nice. I went to her a couple of years ago when t was still living here. I know this dr is safe. But still afraid!! ive also got young inside alters who are completely terrified of doctors. Its bad enough to them already that we are going to the dentist next week

So..i could realy use encouragement AND people to bug me to make a doctor appointment, i would say make it within the next week, and not put it off. Thank you in advance!!

[Wren_]

((((Starry Night))))) .... good idea how about making it tomorrow and being logged in here while you phone and we can be there in thought while you make the call

[thestarsaregone]

I like tigergirl's suggestion! We can all support you in spirit! Sending you lots of good thoughts

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[unlockingsanity]

Oh, I feel for you. I know what it's like. You can do it!

[SoupDragon]

I know for me that the longer I avoid something, the more scarey it becomes. Your rational mind knows this is safe, so I would say go for it. And once you have had your appointment, you're likely to feel so relieved and I hope proud of yourself. You can do this

[shezbut]

I will be happy to bug you In a kind way, of course!

I just need a reminder, so I don't forget. LOL!!

[granite1]

have you made the appointment yet starry.

[someone321]

Just think how proud of you you'll be be when you make the appointment You can do it!

not yet!

i did however just look up her web site and phone number. baby steps

[someone321]

Can you make the appointment via e-mail? That's how I usually make them... If it's not possible, my H calls for me...

[suzzie]

i hadnt seen a doctor in ten years. but had to recently. the way i made myself do it. was tell myself i could always cancel later. but i didnt.

[granite1]

have you made the appointment yet

[Wren_]

that's great you got the details

wondering the same as granite's question

Just went to a. Dr appt today real quick for my asthma,and he brought up that i havent had a physical in a long time so we made an appointment for that. I mentioned i was about to make an appt for my girly yearly thing with a dr that is an hour drive away and he said why mot just have it done here at my office so you dont have to drive.
So i said sure why not. So the appt is schedule for end of january.
So not with t's dr after all, but at least it is made.
Ugh.

[Wren_]

very glad you made it and can do it there with someone you know
hope you all feel comfortable with him

[shezbut]

I think that is great Starry Night!

As long as you feel comfortable with your doctor, that's what's really important. Whether your T gets her annuals done at the same place is neither here nor there. I presume that maybe your T was recommending her Gyno, as she goes there herself and she feels safe & not hurt. I could be wrong..but that's what makes sense to me.

Family Medicine doctors certainly have a wide variety of experiences, especially if they've been doctoring for 10 years (or more). So ~ great job!!

Is your asthma doing a little better now? I just saw a clip on the news tonight saying that this winter is especially difficult for asthmatics and those who have respiratory problems. They said to always carry your quick-acting inhaler and some pills with you. {Just in case no one else heard this piece of news. }

[Auntie2014]

Two for one call.That is great! Good Job