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#1
Dec 21, 2006, 12:11 AM
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Tomorrow I have to meet a Psychiatrist and I am so incredibly scared. My T is going with me because I asked her if she would support me. I am having such anxiety about the not knowing part of this.
I am on meds from my doctor, but I am really scared of what if he wants to change them?! I mean, I can tell they are not working as well as they were so maybe he will change them. Also, my T says I have to be honest with him in order for him to help me and I understand that, but how do I tell him that I know I have DID, Social phobia and major anxiety. I know once I get in there I am going to blank out. That is what always happens when I get too anxious. I freak out and just blank. I am glad my T is going to be there, but I am freaking out anyways. I HATE meeting new doctors. They are there to figure me out and I don't really like that. It makes me all self-conscious. UGHHHH, Anyways, how should I approach what I go through on a daily basis. I have a tendancy to "play down" everything with everyone because I don't like focus on me. Thanks, only
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Dec 21, 2006, 06:30 AM
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I am meeting a psychiatrist this afternoon and i am so incredibly hopefull.If you could have seen how i looked just two days ago strapped to an ECG meter and having 2 litres of parvalex dripped through my veins over 36 hours then you would understand why.
I saw a therapist from crisis support yesterday and she got me an appointment so quickly because i am so desperate and willing for the help. But unfortunatley you do have to be so honest and it is so hard getting all of these things out and it can be very emotional,i have so many issues ive kept so secret for so many years but they are all coming out today as i have suffered for far to long and i dont want the depression to hold me back anylonger. So be strong and i will be thinking of you.
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Dec 21, 2006, 07:32 AM
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Hoping both of your appts. go well. Tell the truth about what you are feeling & thinking. That is the only way the doc can help you. He/she needs to have all the info. about your mental status to help you achieve stability. I think both of you are taking brave steps, but you will be glad you did when the ordeal is over & you have found some joy in life.--Suzy
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Dec 22, 2006, 12:16 PM
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I agree with you, I am like that with meeting new doctors and people. My Psychologist sat with me when I saw my Psychiatrist for the first time. It can be helpful. Good luck and God bless!
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Dec 22, 2006, 02:43 PM
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Can you jot down some things beforehand on a piece of paper and hand it to the psychiatrist, so he can use it as an outline to ask you questions if you blank out?
Good Luck! You will do just fine. Big Hugs! 
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Dec 22, 2006, 02:52 PM
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Great idea Brookester! Try that!
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Dec 22, 2006, 07:51 PM
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Writing things down is a great idea. I often do that and just hand it to the Dr, Pdoc, T or whomever. It works.
I hope all went well. Jan
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Dec 22, 2006, 11:04 PM
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You know, it wasn't that bad. Having my T there helped out tremendously. She was able to fill him in on stuff that I was not wanting to mention. It took a lot of pressure off of me.
I have such phobia about talking in front of people I don't know, especially doctors. I didn't have to play down anything. He could see me anxiety as I hid under a hat and was shaking. I am glad it is over and glad I had my T there. Thanks for all the advice and support!
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Dec 22, 2006, 11:07 PM
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Good job! Good to hear! I'm glad your T did that for you
 That's a keeper, if you ask me. TC!
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#10
Dec 26, 2006, 12:12 AM
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Yeah, that T's a keeper! I am glad your appointment went okey. I hope your psychiatrist can find the best medicine for you.
When I went in the see my new psychiatrist, I was praying that he wouldn't be in a suit and tie. I find that male authority figures in suits are the worst for me. I was pleasantly pleased to see that he was not in a suit and looked a bit mistified as to where I was. He didn't seem all that comfortable looking for me in the waiting room at first either. I think I will like him though. It also helped that I was already used to the pattern of a medication check. |
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Dec 26, 2006, 04:35 PM
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Sounds like it went well! That's great I am also happy for you that it is done and it went great! Good luck in the future.
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