Freaking Out

[Sazza]

Hi,

As the title says freaking out about my appointment tomorrow. Get so nervous when going to the doctors or to any appointment that my head goes blank and I forget why I'm there and don't know what say. Think feel more anxious cause don' t know if will received my letter as left it bit late and if has that also makes me freak but rather had got it as if hasn't goodness knows what i will say.

Can feel my anxiety rising and rising and come the morning I will want run other way. Sometimes I hate being me, dislike the constant battle of simple things like attending an appointment and having to talk.

Sazza

 

[KP the nut]

(((Sazza)))

Slow down, breathe slowly. Look around and find 5 blue things in your room. Actually colour is unimportand pick any colour or items beginning with a certain letter. When you have found 5 go onto something else. Sit in a chair, feel how you are sitting, the floor beneath your feet and how your body is connecting with the chair. Continue to breathe slowly, in and out.

When you feel calmer, jot some notes, things you want to talk about. If you have written some here, print off a copy to take with you. If they haven't received the letter, stay calm, breathe. They will read it whilst you are there. Don't worry about time.

Have a think about what you want out of this appointment? Maybe write it down and don't leave until you have the information.

Good luck
KP

 

[Rani]

Hi Sazza,
Would it help to write down why you are going to the Doctor in the first place so when you go, if you are too anxious to remember or tell the doctor your needs, then it will be written done for you or the doc to read. I seem to always forget to tell the doctor half of my probs so this wa suggested to me as well.
Good Luck to Ya

 

[Sazza]

Thank you have kept copy of what sent to gp. It wasn't letter as such was notes for appointment but ended up being 2 pages long so dont like using copy if need to as too long. Have asked things that maybe aren't relevant but past caring about that now.

Will try that tomorrow Kp when I'm waiting try focus on counting something, least my appointment is first thing. In future I will send letters way in advance as only handed it in yesterday. Thanks for support trying to breathe through it.

 

[Srain]

Hey Sazza, hope everything went well.
These are some great ideas!

peace,
Rain

 

[Sazza]

Thanks rain luckily my letter had been received made it easier. My celexa has been increased and referred for some support. I was ridiculously nervous at appointment but done for now although feeling awful today.

 

[kimba]

I am glad they increased the meds. Maybe it will help the depression you spoke about too.