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04-08-2016 05:12 PM
04-08-2016 05:12 PM
Our Experience and Stories
Had quite a run-around-day getting to my GP that I could get a referral to a new analyst/specialist. A friend
told me to write down what I want to ask this new doctor as I suffer a bit from social phobia and get stuck
with my nervous feelings about the important things I want to say. Do some other forum members find it
helps to write a posting about what's troubling them and hand it to the medico? I would really appreciate
any advice on what does help, to get the most out of my appointment. Kindest regards from Bimby2
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04-08-2016 05:52 PM
04-08-2016 05:52 PM
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04-08-2016 07:27 PM
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Thank you Pip for your words of advice and wisdom from your own experiences. I appreciate same and
intend to write out what I think is applicable to my interview. As you say,if one doesn't click with the specialist, it is wiser to ak for another referral to somebody else. Growth can be painful with MI but hopefully
in the long run, rewarding. Thanks so much for your caring words, it helps very much when ones feeling
very vulnerable and dispirited. Cheers,gratitude and best wishes from Bimby2
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04-08-2016 09:17 PM
04-08-2016 09:17 PM
Re: Our Experience and Stories
I went to a psych the first time and took everything with me.. A list of my symptoms, in highs and lows, a complete evaluation of what I think it may be or not and why and a diary of the past month, containing my thoughts. I forget everything when nervous 😄 I wish you good luck for your appointment and yes, if the doc is not right for you, I would go to another source. All the best 🙂
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05-08-2016 01:12 PM
05-08-2016 01:12 PM
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Thank you Traveline for your most welcome advice on how you manage when going to the psych.
I found this lady doctor to be quite a pleasant person and on first aquaitenances, I think I shall find we can
build a rapport together, which is most important to feel at ease. I had written out a page of what I felt woud
be of helpful information and she thanked me for same. It does break the ice when one naturally feels
nervous on first consultation. Hope other forum members will find this helpful and wish each one a pleasant
weekend. Cheers and best wishes from Bimby2.