Med consult

[HJam5880]

I’m at my med consult appt, I just talked to the nurse and I’m waiting on the doctor now. I had an appt with my counselor a little while ago. Honestly, I’m nervous about all of this. I’m scared the medicine won’t work, I’m scared to get my blood work done, and I’m scared that I’ll always have these feelings. I know that this is just my anxiety messing with my mind, but it is really bothering me.

[mtnee]

I suffer from anxiety and depression both. I've learned you can only take one day at a time. You won't know if the medicine will work until you've given it a chance. It sounds like you're doing a good job getting help for yourself. I'm on meds for anxiety, but depression is coming back. Can you elaborate on why the blood tests frighten you?

[HJam5880 in reply to mtnee]

I don’t like needles, and my anxiety sky rockets.

[mtnee in reply to HJam5880]

At least it is something that will last only a very short time. Although I know the resulting anxiety can take longer to go away.

[HJam5880 in reply to mtnee]

Yes!

[NeuronerdDoaty]

Sending you strength and peace.

Doaty

[HJam5880 in reply to NeuronerdDoaty]

Thank you. I ended up not having blood work. She called me in two medicines, Zoloft and something else for anxiety to go along with it.

[Dolphin14 in reply to HJam5880]

I hope this works for you but remember it takes time.

Next time you need to have blood drawn you tell the staff right away that you are nervous. You can also ask them to use the smallest needle. There are special needles that can be used.

[HJam5880 in reply to Dolphin14]

Thank you!