Re: how did you're first visit witht the dr go? what to exp
meme said:
So, I am absolutely terrified about going to the dr...it was only last week i opened up for the first time and told the two most important people in my life how crazy i feel. i feel a weight has been lifted, but i am not excited about telling a total stranger.
what will he/she ask me?
what will they say?
Will they prescribe medicine?
how do i know if they are qualified to help me or not? any warniing signs?
thank you!
Sometimes the best way around fear is to bluntly accept it. Instead of finding a way around being so afraid, just allow yourself the freedom to fear/not fear it - that way, you're telling your subconscious mind that you could really care less either way. Plus, you're not going to die!
The last thing a doctor is going to do is try to humiliate you, so right off the bat, take a nice long, deep breath and relax. They'll completely understand. Just open up and tell them exactly what you're going through.
And also, you've already let out the secret, right? People know you feel crazy, but that probably didn't change their perceptions of you one bit. And besides, maybe you just feel crazy because of the simple fact that you bottle it up and don't let anyone else know. No wonder you feel so good when you open up! Do it more
Anyways, good luck - and hang in there. Just remember, even if you do get humiliated, it's not the end!
