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I have what's actually my first psychiatrist appointment, since all this started, tomorrow. After many doctors, ers, specialists, and being told over and over that it's most likely anxiety... I've been waiting for months, and now I'm very anxious. I know it's a positive thing, but I'm daunted by all the bad experiences I've had. And scared to death of medications.

At this point I'll try about anything, have been going to therapist about 6 weeks, but I think that's not going to be enough.

Trying to keep busy, but cant stop thinking about it...

Thank you for letting me vent

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Icewall42

Medications can seem scary, especially if you're sensitive to many of them like I am. The good news is that psychiatrists are well aware of the tolerance of medications, and likelihood of side effects, so definitely express your concerns to the one you're seeing. Remember, too, that the psychiatrist entered their profession to help people. They are also used to seeing frustrated and frightened patients, and if they are any good at their profession, they will understand.

Also, if this psychiatrist doesn't "click" with you, don't be afraid to look for another. Sometimes it can take seeing a couple of them before you find one who is right for you. Failure with one, does NOT mean failure with all. Granted, it is difficult to see them sometimes because there are a lot of patients, and not enough psychiatrists. But do keep trying if you need to.

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Timmypliskin in reply to Icewall42

Thank you for your time. I'm hoping...

I am usually anxious to see the psychiatrist as well. I try to write my concerns down so I don’t forget them. Or worse, put on the happy face and say “I’m doing well” when actually I’m not. I have had good luck w therapy (took me 4 to find one that works well for me) and medication/psychiatrist.

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Great idea writing things down.

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Timmypliskin in reply to courageovercomfort

Thank you, I. Going in with an open mind.

Sending you positive thoughts and best wishes for your appointment. I get scared and nervous too over these things. Just try and humanize the doc, think about how he/she was a child with a family, what motivated them to go in to psychiatry, what did they have for breakfast, lol. They are regular people like us.... although they might b a little “ off” for wanting to make a career sitting for hours on end reassuring people like us they arent the enemy😂😂😂. Im joking here, but seriously hoping it is a helpful meeting and you will b glad you went. Hugs💜

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Thank you. My therapist told me essentially the same thing.

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Wow... no charge for the advice of this 66 yr old grandmother💜

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Starrlight

Best to you! ❤️ I hope you find all that you need.

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Timmypliskin in reply to Starrlight

Thank you...

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Want2BHappy3

You’re going to have to go in feeling positive. Don’t be a afraid of medication it could be your Life Saver. Don’t be afraid of asking to change medication not everything works for everyone. Good luck

Hope your appointment goes well for you today! Let us know if you feel up to it. Grandma hugs to you💜

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Well made it thru the appointment, it went pretty good, the doctor was very nice, and made me feel like he was really wanting to help.

Going to start on medication tomorrow and follow up in 2 weeks.

I'm praying that it works out.

Thanks for listening

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Agora1 in reply to Timmypliskin

Timmy, you've taken an important first step in feeling better.

Good luck :) xx

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Timmypliskin in reply to Agora1

Yes, its scary, but good. Really trying to be hopeful

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Excellent news! Im starting a new depression medication today too. Good luck to us🍀

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Good luck to you and thanks again

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I know it's hard, one of the things that the doctor pointed out was because of many bad experiences with doctors, to this point, just adds to the already disability anxiety.

Basically been traumatized by some of the doctors I've seen. He sees it all the time. Basically saying PC doctors end up doing more harm than good .

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That is sad. Im happy you found a good one.

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