Anxious about anxiety med meeting

[JEKBreatheandBelieve]

I had to come off my anxiety med two weeks ago because of major swelling in my legs. We didn't immediately replace it. My med manager told me to keep a close watch on my symptoms and call if anything changed. Well, predictably my anxiety got worse to the point where I was beginning to have suicidal thoughts again. So I called. Now I have an appointment, but not with my usual med manager. I have to see someone else because mine is all booked up. I am super anxious about seeing a different provider. I haven't had the best of luck in the past and I am scared that this person will want to delve too far into my trauma history. New situations scare me and I am afraid I won't even be able to get across how I have been feeling. Anyone have an tips?

 

[The Albatross]

Sorry I saw Bristol's post first... but it's kinda the same reply so here it is: "Make a list of things you want to address for the appointment & bring it with you. Make a decision to deal with the appointment as best as you are able to "at that time" and nix the stress and anxiety inducing guessing stuff - stick to the facts as you know them and don't let your mind run too far up the road (for my mind it's usually, "Hold on, wait a minute there brain, you can't possibly know that and I ain't getting on the hamster wheel... stick to the present.") Use it as an opportunity to exercise and utilize stress management before, during and after your appointment being mindful of what you did well, what you could improve on and where your experience was neutral or positive rather than negative because it sets the foundation mental/emotionally for the rest of your experiences. (???) And bring it up in your T session maybe a role play?"

 

[Deleted member 541]

Write down everything with an explanation that you're fearful to speak...

 

[JEKBreatheandBelieve]

stick to the facts as you know them and don't let your mind run too far up the road (for my mind it's usually, "Hold on, wait a minute there brain, you can't possibly know that and I ain't getting on the hamster wheel... stick to the present.")

Good reminder. And I like what you tell yourself.