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Siwsan

(27,580 posts)
Wed Jun 7, 2023, 07:31 AM Jun 2023

I'm off to the most stressful thing I have to do, and it's just a 'wellness check' [View all]

The stress/anxiety partially comes from the fact I have NO idea who I will be seeing. I used to see a great APN who got to know and understand me, so she knew my 'limits'. Then she retired and they assigned me to a young MD. She is nice, but when I went to make a follow up appointment, she was on a leave of absence. SOOO on to the 3rd, who is a DNP. Also nice but also knows nothing about me. She did ask me an insane question: Was there a history of Bi Polar in my family. NO!! I told my therapist about that question and he was shocked. And kind of angry shocked.

So this morning's appointment will be a mystery. It's actually 3 months early for a wellness check so I'm going to ask that this be more of a 'get to know you' type check up. My anxiety and stress red line during medical appointments, and for very legitimate reasons. I have had some first and second hand horrific experiences. When I get home, I absolutely crash for several hours.

Hopefully I'll get who ever it is I'm going to see, to listen. If not, I'm going to have to find another clinic.

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Positive vibes for you irisblue Jun 2023 #1
Take time to write out what you are experiencing and feeling. Then hand it to whomever 3Hotdogs Jun 2023 #2
Sending lots of positivity! May they listen to you, and hear you. Goddessartist Jun 2023 #3
I'm wearing all turquoise Siwsan Jun 2023 #4
I don't think she will be a good fit Siwsan Jun 2023 #8
Gods I hear you on this! OldBaldy1701E Jun 2023 #11
I'm taking all of the kitten cuddles I can get Siwsan Jun 2023 #12
Awesome. Please have a great time and enjoy! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jun 2023 #13
Hoping you're feeling well and supported today. Goddessartist Jun 2023 #14
I've been working outside, getting rid of stress and tension by cleaning gardens Siwsan Jun 2023 #15
Oh good! I love our catio. Goddessartist Jun 2023 #16
Please do! My Son went True Blue American Jun 2023 #18
Good luck on tour heath. True Blue American Jun 2023 #5
Please update when you can. hamsterjill Jun 2023 #10
Long story True Blue American Jun 2023 #17
If you encounter this... Hermit-The-Prog Jun 2023 #6
The kitties 🐈‍⬛ will be waiting to welcome you home. Polly Hennessey Jun 2023 #7
Yes! True Blue American Jun 2023 #19
... 2naSalit Jun 2023 #9
Siwsan, please do not fool around. True Blue American Jun 2023 #20
I don't have any cardiac issues Siwsan Jun 2023 #21
I understand how you feel True Blue American Jun 2023 #22
I have another one scheduled in a couple of weeks Siwsan Jun 2023 #23
I can fully relate. True Blue American Jun 2023 #24
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