Went to the doctor!

[Mehitabel]

So I just came home from my the doctor's. We chatted about my blood tests (and now I'm on iron pills... whoops), then he asked me if there was anything else. I asked him what he could tell me about social anxiety disorder. He said he was no expert, but he knew a lot about it. He asked me a lot of questions, from what caused me to think I have it, to how I feel daily, to my relationships with my friends and my boyfriend. And the super good news: there's a psychologist in the same building as my doctor (yay, somewhere familiar!), and he's making an appointment for me! I was so afraid about looking for the right psychologist, and now it turns out they're going to call me when they have a space for me. Oh, and he told me I should buy a book and read if before I go (there's a waiting list of a few weeks), called Power Over Stress by De. Ken Nedd. Has anyone read this? Anyway, I'm happy it went so well.

Just one more thing. I wouldn't have been anywhere near as prepared as I was without the help of you guys. You've been really helpful and kind and supportive. Thank you! 

[pinky5]

Mehitabel,

Congratulations on taking that step and talking to your doctor! It's great that he could reccomend a psychologist for you and that it's somewhere familiar. Good luck with your first therapy session! I haven't read the book you mentioned, but anything that you can read to give you more knowledge will help you in the fight against anxiety.

Rachel

[apple]

Good for you!!

You have an action plan and I great opportunity with less worry about a new place to go, you could even schedule visits to coincide with the doc.  Cool

I am happy for you   

[kiara]

Well done you have taken the first step towards gettig better!    I wish you the best of luck

[o-ren]

good stuff mehitabel.  I knew you would improve  .  Couple more days and you will be good as new.  Happy for you.

[GMan86]

Way to go! Keep it up