Overcame A Big Fear

[GrahamCracker]

So I posted this thread last week : https://www.myptsd.com/threads/anxiety-about-psychiatrist-appointment.36316/

It talks a little bit about why I have PTSD and that I was going to the a psychiatrist for the first time in four years to see if I could get some help with my anxiety.

It went very well. The psychiatrist was really nice and extremely sympathetic about my past situation. She said that nobody should have to experience what I went through and she listened to my feedback about being sensitive to the meds. She started me on half of the smallest dose available of Zoloft. I feel very comfortable with that and I am happy to have done this, despite being terrified about it.

Not only did I survive the appointment with the psychiatrist but I also had a work meeting where we discussed setting some boundaries around my schedule so that I don't get so stressed out that I completely crash. I felt it was a very productive conversation and my supervisors really did make me feel like they wanted to keep me employed.

I've had an extremely stressful couple of weeks but I think that most of the things that have come out of it are actually productive and will help me in the long run. Not a bad ending.

 

[therisa]

GrahamCracker, you had an amazing day. Hoping the rest of the week, continues like this, for you.:joyful:

 

[KrispyKreme]

I am so so happy for you GrahamCracker. You are very brave.

I hope you continue to have good days :)

 

[Saule]

Sounds like a really productive day... you handled it all amazingly too!

I'm glad the psychiatrist was a good fit for you. The psychiatrist I see every month or so was recommended by my psychologist and he is really understanding too.

May the rest of your week continue to go so well. :)

 

[Hope4future]

Glad it was such a positive day.

 

[Flyaway]

Well done GrahamCracker! So glad you faced your fear. I hope Zoloft works well for you!

 

[GrahamCracker]

Thanks for the support, everyone. I'm hoping this med will take the edge off so my body can relax. I think part of my issue with chronic pain and stomach upset is just due to being so tense from my anxiety. I deal with it pretty well on my own but it's getting overwhelming.

 

[EverOnly358]

First off, love the name! :D

I'm terrified of doctors and taking medication, so I can relate to your anxiety. I'm so glad things are working out for you. It's so good that you did these things despite being so worried. You have so much to be proud of.

And I'm so, so sorry for everything you've gone through! You're so brave.