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Posted 3/12/2013 4:27 PM (GMT 0)
Hey all, i am having a horrible day. I had appt for my therapist two weeks ago, when i went in they had my appt scheduled for a different time than i thought. At the time i thought maybe i had made a mistake, so i rescheduled for this morning for 8:30. I went in and was told that once again my appt was scheduled for a different time. i am having extreme financial difficulty so i can't be driving back and forth. The lady in the office pretty much said i was stupid. I left a message on my therapist voice mail basically telling her that this whole thing was supposed to be helping my anxiety and this whole scheduling thing was making it worse. So basically i am back to square one, unwilling to take meds that make me sick and no therapist. This really sucks.
Posted 3/12/2013 4:41 PM (GMT 0)
Hi S.K.

I am so sorry that this happened. That is really frustrating, and like you said costly in your time gas and mileage.

Before you write off your therapist completely however, I would suggest the following:

See what kind of response you get from your therapist. Her/his front desk help may have done this kind of thing before to other patients, and she/he may be in the process of finding a new employee.

Double check your side of the situation. Did you have this written on your calendar? (or input it phone/ipad) Sometimes I have been so sure of something, and then it turns out I was wrong.

I would hate to see you give up something that is going to help you, so once you have cooled down, try to get the full story and see what you then decide to do.

Best wishes and let us know how it goes okay?

S.C.
Posted 3/12/2013 5:07 PM (GMT 0)
Hello,
It sounds like you are facing a tough time. Scheduling can be troublesome; with the follow-ups I'm having to do, and various test, it has been a pain to get them to align with both my social and work schedule (thank God for sick time). Anyway I can sympathize with the angst of having scheduling troubles. If the receptionist is giving you a hard time you need to make a complaint. I would recommend you make an appointment one more time and make her write it down and initial it to be sure. That way if they are changing up your schedule you have proof. It seems drastic but it might help your situation. Otherwise you could consider another therapist? I'm not sure if that is possible but it is something to consider. Some therapist will even come out to your house.
Just some things to consider. I whole heartedly believe therapy is essential to treating anxiety.
-Rxclusion
Posted 3/12/2013 5:17 PM (GMT 0)
I just got a call from someone in management at the office, apologizing for the mix up and personally set up an appt for me. I am going to give it one more chance because i like the therapist. She listens to me, i just don't care for the office people.
As for writing it down, i thought maybe i made a mistake the first time when i put it into my phone, but for it happen again this time was weird. I put things into my phone so i don't forget them, because i keep track of my family's appts. I have four people stuff i have to keep track of.
Panic attacks and anger aside, i have calmed down and going to try this again.
Posted 3/12/2013 5:37 PM (GMT 0)
That's great news! :)
-Rxclusion
Posted 3/13/2013 3:13 AM (GMT 0)
SK, good choice giving therapist a second chance,
do it for You!

Larry ***
Posted 3/13/2013 11:36 PM (GMT 0)
Why don't you call the office the day before or morning of your appt just to confirm it? I always call right before I leave to make certain the doctor is running on time. It can't hurt to call.
Posted 3/15/2013 12:32 AM (GMT 0)
SK someday we will all be well, it may well be like lifting weights, the very last repetition that takes all the strength you have left is the one that increases your strength!
Breath and push that darn Titanic of fear/anxiety/panic away, it will make you stronger!
God be with You
Larry ***
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