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Anxious and uncertain..

Anxious and uncertain..

I'm just struggling with my anxiety and energy levels. I did have a sleep this afternoon. I am not sure about seeing my doctor that I have been seeing for 17 years. At times she gets to me, and her telling me too much about herself it gets to me because I then worry about her. I sometimes think she is not being honest with me, when I saw her during the week she tells that she doesn't have much, I don't know what to make of this. To me I see it has being unprofessional. I think its time for change..

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You ok sis? I'm still not good either @oceangirl

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I'm ok just my energy level dropped off this afternoon probably because I have been trying to do too much. I just feel uncertain still after hospital and the gap in my care.

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@Zoe7please read above. Whats up sis @Zoe7 ?

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Oh sis @oceangirl you need a holiday lol

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I am trying to remove the fear and anxiety as much as I can and remind myself that everything is going to be okay. I just feel a mixture of feeling anxiety, fear and shame.

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@oceangirl. Some people like to keep a purely professional relationship with their doctor. Are you able to tell your doctor that you don't want to hear about her life. That you want a purely professional doctor patient relationship?
Might not be a comfortable conversation to have - but it may be easier than finding a new doctor.

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@oceangirl I'm still really flat and feel unwell still. I am a bit worried about being unwell and too tired to do much when I go away. I'm not worried about the holiday itself - I'm so looking forward to that.

What are you afraid of sis - anything you can specify or just general fear?

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I am not sure what I am going to do @utopia. I think there is a way of making people feel comfortable without being too personable/personal. Its a bit more then what was said during the week. I think me being in hospital and seeing different Doctors, I didn't think I could change Doctors. Initially it was a bit uncomfortable seeing her on my fist visit but after that I felt quite comfortable.

I know the appointment before I did express some of my concerns to her and how I had negative feelings because of what she has said previously and it had really hurt me. After one of my admissions to hospital I had discussed being bullied in school and I thought I could talk to her about it, and her response was inappropriate and all she said was that they didn't have to like me. Sorry I got a bit side tracked it just gives a bit more context to what has been happening. My eyes started to well up in tears and my feeling felt quite raw because I genuinely cared about her as a person and as my Doctor.

I was actually proud of how I spoke to her and I was able to contain the information I gave to her and my emotion but it did feel good to express how I felt.

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@oceangirl. Well done for speaking up. That takes strength.
I had a family doctor for about 30 years. He knew all my families medical and some private history. He never disclosed another family members details, but always made sure he took the time to ask how I was coping at home. He was well aware of the trauma the children of Viet Vets go through. So sometimes he was more 'casual' in his conversations with me - but still professional. I quite liked his way.
But his style would not sit well with some people. I understand that.
You've done lots of things the right way to communicate with your doctor. Well done. Would you be comfortable starting again to find a new doctor? Do you have a friend or family member that could recommend a new doctor?

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@Zoe7just take things as it comes and try to relax and do what you can. Don't put too much pressure on yourself...

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