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Posted 4/16/2014 4:44 PM (GMT 0)
I made the decision last night that I need to break down and go talk to my doctor about my worseninhealth anxiety. It is affecting my energy, concentration, work, etc. because I'm so uptight about it. My issue is that for starters...it's embarrassing that I have to talk to my doctor about it because I'm not handling well on my own. Also, I'm not sure what to say..."I'm tired most of the time, have random tingling in different places, random twitches, tight throat, clumsiness, light headedness, jelly arms and legs sometimes and have diagnosed myself with a brain tumor, MS, and ALS. I'm driving myself crazy but don't know what to do."

I can just see the look on her face. She's really nice, but I'm still very uptight about doing this : (

Posted 4/16/2014 5:13 PM (GMT 0)
MSP.,

Great job on getting to this empowering decision! You are taking responsible and pro-active steps in managing your health and the things that are challenging you. You should be proud!

That said...I know how you are feeling.  It is difficult to talk about our anxiety sometimes:)

However, would you think twice about going in and discussing a physical problem with your doctor and asking for help? Probably not...

...but for some reason it is harder to discuss things that fall under mental health.

Know that your doctor talks about these issues with many patients! She will understand and know how to best give you a direction in treatment...or be able to refer you if she feels that a collegue could be of better help.

Go in and be open, honest, and let her know all that has been going on.

If you have a preferred way of going about treating this...medication, therapy or both...then voice your wishes.

You will feel much relief once you have talked about this. I certainly did, and most importantly found the help that I needed.

Wishing you the best...and know that we all are cheering you on! Let us know how it goes, okay?

S.C.
Posted 4/16/2014 7:28 PM (GMT 0)
Don't be embarrassed, I was in same situation as you, I just didn't see the point in wasting a doctors time for something that would be nothing!

But I had to realise that a doctor is there to help and not to judge
Posted 4/16/2014 7:54 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you both. Colin...your comment couldn't have hit the nail on the head any better. It does feel like I'm wasting my doctor's time. I just got off the phone with her office and she's totally booked for the next couple of weeks so am waiting for a call back to see when they can squeeze me in...great : /
Posted 4/16/2014 9:18 PM (GMT 0)
Hi mysweet panda. I get tingling in the legs feet sometimes burning. My toungue tingles and burns to. Don't be embaresed If you feel stong about it talk to your doctor. I all so shake constantly inside my body. Like a jittery feeling . Some times my head shakes but the doctor and my phychairitrist both say anxiety. Misty.
Posted 4/16/2014 9:47 PM (GMT 0)
Talking to family or friends can really help too,
Not so much in them giving you advice, but it can be a massive weight lifted by just letting it all out
Posted 4/17/2014 12:55 AM (GMT 0)
Panda,

Remember,....that's their job! That's what they went to school for! You're not bothering them, they are there very precisely and quite particularly to be available to help us and be there for us, when we need them. Remember, too, that this is their field of study! And once we come to realize they've probably heard just about everything imaginable,.....well, heck,...we're doing pretty good,....and doing even better by reaching out to them to ask for help!






M.
Posted 4/17/2014 1:23 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks everyone. As mentioned earlier, it has been a very rough few weeks. My doctor is booked the next couple of weeks so I don't know when I'll see her. I came home tonight and just sat down and cried and still am. I literally have nobody to turn to right now and am beyond scared of how I feel. I took an Ativan when I got home and that didn't even help. I can't keep this up.
Posted 4/17/2014 1:37 AM (GMT 0)
I hope you feel better soon. Sometimes I have anxiety that peaks as yours is now and then it levels off again on its own.
Try giving yourself a talking to and say- I don't have to keep thinking and feeling like this I'm going to....and then do something to divert your attention to something else. Even if it's tackling a chore you've been putting off.

Advice for talking to the doctor:
When I feel uncomfortable about discussing something with a doctor I make a list of my complaints and at the beginning of the appointment I say something's been bothering me and I wrote it all down so I won't forget anything- would you mind looking at it.
I have always gotten good result.
All my best
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