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Posted 11/18/2016 3:18 PM (GMT 0)
I certainly feel like they treat me differently. My anxiety is blamed on everything if they don't feel it is legit like a side effect or a symptom of something. I wish I could find a Dr who understands...
Posted 11/18/2016 6:07 PM (GMT 0)
T2R,
I, and others here do understand...as this can happen in the medical community. Lack of understanding and empathy does exist!
However, I think its an important thing to also view the relationship as a shared responsibility to each other. A doctor should listen and try his/her best to be sympathetic...
...but the patient also must choose to trust their doctor's guidance.
(making a broad statement here, not suggesting this is something about your situation)
I hope you can find such a doctor, and work towards this process soon.smile
S.C.
Posted 11/18/2016 7:02 PM (GMT 0)
My MD specializes in anxiety and takes usually 45 minutes to an hour with me discussing anything and everything. He'll prescribe meds but is hesitant if he thinks your pill shopping. He knows me well and understands me and knows his stuff. My advice is find a pay per visit MD like mine. He get's $65 and that's like I said a one on one visit up to an hour. The insurance doctors might give you 5 minutes if your lucky. Sometimes it pays to pay out of pocket and get some quality time instead of the in and out fast food type service.
Posted 11/18/2016 8:56 PM (GMT 0)
Just putting my two pennorth in.. lol
I think it varies from GP to GP and area to area.... How busy the practice is etc etc: It is wrong i know... But i have seen it happen.
Thankfully i have not had any problems in that area but if you feel you have not had the right treatment /patience see if you can see someone who specialises in anxiety and maybe that will help.

sending you hugs xx
Posted 11/18/2016 9:29 PM (GMT 0)
I don't have insurance so I have been paying my Dr. cash each visit so I have no problem with that. I'd be happy to have someone who will treat the things I see the Dr. for whatever it mat be, while understanding that the anxiety exists and does on occasion influence my life but that every single thing I experience or refuse to is not anxiety based.
Seems like every time I find someone I really like, I move
Posted 11/18/2016 11:58 PM (GMT 0)
i have it all the time, it'a kinda cry wolf with me now at my GP, they will blame it on my anxiety and say im fine without really checking when i know full well i'm getting symptoms
Posted 11/19/2016 12:18 AM (GMT 0)
Same here sadly.
Posted 11/19/2016 12:56 AM (GMT 0)
it's horrible mate, i have been plenty of times where i just want them to do tests because i know my brain won't take the quick, you're fine don't worry as it might help for a good day, but once a symptom comes back it will just cycle again. I have serious heartburn and have been for the past 3-5 years now and i always thought it would be fine until i searched it online and it showed me some stuff, now i am proper proper scared and i don't have an appointment until the 2nd, which i know full well they are just going to give me tabs and not actually look to see if anything is wrong down my throat which will cure my worries about that symptom all together
Posted 11/19/2016 4:07 AM (GMT 0)
Finding a doctor you can trust and feel comfortable with is critical, for sure. I hope everyone can find someone who actually listens!
Posted 11/19/2016 8:59 AM (GMT 0)
Hi
Yes I have met many doctors who don't understand the impact of anxiety so I have changed doctors many times and currently have an excellent GP and a really good Psychiatrist.
Hibee
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