Finally did it!

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-22-2005
Finally did it!
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Tue, 03-21-2006 - 2:10pm

I made an appt to see the Dr. I go on the 11th. Really nervous about going because I have never seen this Dr before and I am kind of reluctant to spring my problem on him on the first visit. Any suggestions?

Take care

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-11-2004
In reply to: mrmet
Tue, 03-21-2006 - 5:10pm
Your action made my day! I am very happy for you. I wish you the best of luck. My suggestion is to write a list of things you want the dr. to know about. Sometimes I get anxious & forget. (((hugs))) jan


 

 


 



iVillage Member
Registered: 05-16-2005
In reply to: mrmet
Tue, 03-21-2006 - 6:18pm

Thats great news.I always wonder about you,and how you are.Just be honest with your Do.I am sure he has heard it before.I am so happy you are headed in the right direction.How have you been doing?


 

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Registered: 03-22-2003
In reply to: mrmet
Tue, 03-21-2006 - 7:40pm

I'm so happy you made the appointment!

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 11-22-2005
In reply to: mrmet
Wed, 03-22-2006 - 2:34am

I have been trying to hang in there. Some days are worse than others. Yesterday morning was real bad though. I got up for work and was on the computer when I suddenly felt all strange. I had a pain in my side and everything went down hill from there. While driving to work the pani or anxety or whatever it is really set in. It felt like I was in a bad dream. My face felt numb and my mind was racing. I almost turned around and went home but I lnew that I couldn't do that. About halfway to work I was convinced that I was either going crazy or having some medical problem and had to talk myself out of going to the hospital. I tried taking deep breaths and just kept going to work. Finally about 5 minutes into being at work I started feeling better.
I felt pretty good the rest of the day except for a small portion of the evening. My wife had to run to the drug store and I was watching Chicken Little with the kids and I started getting the creppy feelings again. It only lasted a couple of minutes and wasn't severe. It is, however, terible to have to live like this and worry about when it is going to strike again.
I am glad I made the appointment, but it is so far away. Plus I am worried that they are going to want to send me to a shrink and I don't know if that is something I want to do at this time.
I think I know what my problem stems from; trying to transfer, money, the fact that every day is so redundant, etc. I guess it is just everyday stress. Plus I have a tendency to dwell on things.

Anyway, I hope that the doctor is able to help me out even if it means I have to go to a psych.

Take care

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-11-2004
In reply to: mrmet
Wed, 03-22-2006 - 8:34am

After making a decision to see someone about the anxiety, it isn't unusual to have increased anxiety/panic symptoms. That was a big step for you.

 

 


 



iVillage Member
Registered: 05-16-2005
In reply to: mrmet
Wed, 03-22-2006 - 12:38pm

Gosh Mrmet what are you doing up at 3 in the morning.I thought me and Jan were the only ones up at that hour.lol


 

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Registered: 11-22-2005
In reply to: mrmet
Wed, 03-22-2006 - 7:01pm

Hey sis! ;)

The 11th is the earliest appointment. I would really rather go much sooner. In fact I am going to the doctor with my wife tomorrow and if I can get an earlier appointment with them and they seem nice (it is my wife's first time there) then I will switch to them.

I wish I didn't have to be up at 3 but I have to be to work at 4 AM so thems the breaks. At least I am off tomorrow. That means I get to watch some hockey tonight followed by Lost. Woo-hoo!

Thanks to everyone for the continued support. I can't express how grateful and appreciative I am to all of you.

Take care!