Called the doctor about bdd.. :( such a shame

Falkor

Falkor

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I want to let myself research on BDD (body dysmorphic disorder) because I'm really insecure about my appearance and I'm obsessed about it.
I was really anxious to do this, but I've talked with my counsellor about it,
and he said I should really find some research on it.
So i've called an institute and they said my doctor should fax to them.
With information about my problems etc..
The doctor has to fax so that I can get research (sorry for my english)
So I've called the doctor today , and I told that I really want to have research if I really got BDD, and that my counsellor agrees with me.
And that I can get research in an anxiety center/institute/clinic
She was hestitating and she said, I'm going to call your parents about it first..
I felt so stupid about it, like that she doesn't takes me seriously.
And she told me ''It's high math for her, she does not know about these disorders'' I felt like.. Just fax them and I can get research that's all !
But now she is about to call my parents and i'm still in doubt if i can get research.. (but my parents do agree, but the doctor ...)
So i hope things will work out..
i feel really stupid now.. because I'm worried if I acted stupid on the phone, because i really want to be heard.. I really think I got BDD..
And I wish people could understand :/

Xx
 
kihira

kihira

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^another nice avatar. It sounds as though the doctor just wanted to follow the correct procedures. You haven't acted stupid on the phone.:)
 
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Jamovik

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How Old are you? Your doctor should keep this confidential. Do you think your parents will understand?
 
Falkor

Falkor

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@Jamovik:

I'm 18 years old
yeah my parents do understand :), they think It's a great step if I will get research, so that I know for sure if I got bdd.=)

@Phocas: thnx :)
 
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Jamovik

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If you are 18 you are not a minor. You can decide for yourself and the doctor should let you do that...

It's very good that your parents understand :)

Oh, and you did not act stupid. Don't worry too much. I know the feeling, that's why I hate making calls...
 
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Acegame

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I dont know allot about this disorder, but you posted quite a few pictures of yourself on this forum. Which makes me think you dont really have it, otherwise you probably wouldnt be doing that? And btw from what i can see on the pictures you don't have anything to worrie about:)
 
Falkor

Falkor

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Jamovik said:
True, but the Netherlands have 18 as their age of majority.

Age of majority - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The same for the US, except for Nebraska and Alabama (age of majority is 19) and Mississippi (20).

Fun facts! :D
Click to expand...

I think the doctor might be worried about me, because I have been there for lots of psychological things.. I think she just want to check if my parents think the same, because yeah. Before I turned 18 they always called the doctor for me, and now I do it myself, and she might feel like, I should check out her parents too. Could be. But this year I just do the things myself, like make appointments, call the doctor, go to counselor's without my parents. Before they always went with me, so I was just a little bit confused how she reacted, but now I think of it, it's not that bad.

But still, I hope I can get research .. Will see..
 
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