Posted by femlite on January 8, 2004, at 9:24:28
In reply to Re: Criminal or desperate, is it the same? » femlite, posted by Karen_kay on January 5, 2004, at 16:48:10
Its okay karen, I think I need both information and support. For me they can often be the same. I feel so lost at times in the world of mental health.
I find that I feel more mentally disturbed when Im at the pdoc visit, than anywhere else. when I get home and see my beautiful kids, hold my cat, or walk out the country lane I live on to get my mail I feel so different from the vulnereable, defensive, fearful and sad individual sitting in the chair across from a doctor holding a pen poised above a note pad.I need help, and yet feel unable to express it without feeling labeled, judged, instead of viewed as a whole person going through a tough time.
Thank you so much for all your encouragement. It is a new year. I am going to tell myself that all day, up to the moment of my next visit (today) and beyond. This could be the best of visits and I will try to see it that way.
thank you
> Your needs are not criminal! You're going to see a Pdoc, not a parole officer. I'm sorry, I was being more informative than supportive :( I think first of all, try to go in with a positive attitude! It makes all the difference in the world. Listen to some calming music in the car, or bring headphones on the bus, ect... Try to relax on your way in. Also, convince yourself that this *WILL* be a positive experience! If you can do something fun before you go, do it! (Go to the park, read a fav. book, get your nails done, something you enjoy) Try to be relaxed before you go in. Just try to tell yourself that this will be a positive experience and you just may have one!!!
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