zemikec
26-08-15, 23:14
Ok...
I want to thank everyone for the help thus far. With the help of people on this forum I have been able to identify and resolve some of my cognitive distortions. Its amazing how the brain works when the evidence is right in front of you, but I still would like a little encouragement on one more topic.
So... I have made a thread mentioning this before, but now I want to discuss it.
I have a doctors appointment on October 19th. The entire purpose of the appointment is an intake exam to switch my PCP. This doctor has always listened to my concerns and is blunt and honest with me.
Obviously I am overly scared of this appointment for the obvious reasons that I will list below.
1. Fear of a bad diagnosis.
2. Fear of a bunch of unneeded tests.
3. Fear of recommendations for a major lifestyle change.
I am 25 years old. My only health problem is anxiety. My BMI is normal.
This fear all stems from me being sick earlier this year and being forced to go to the hospital and being diagnosed with dehydration due to an infection.
Now... I have seen this particular doctor twice this year. I have seen another doctor once. I have been to the hospital twice.
Not once have I been diagnosed with a chronic disease or even had concern expressed. But I'm scared that the doctors might be treating my anxiety as a number one health concern and hiding other concerns.
Could anyone share some stories to make me feel a little more confident.
I want to thank everyone for the help thus far. With the help of people on this forum I have been able to identify and resolve some of my cognitive distortions. Its amazing how the brain works when the evidence is right in front of you, but I still would like a little encouragement on one more topic.
So... I have made a thread mentioning this before, but now I want to discuss it.
I have a doctors appointment on October 19th. The entire purpose of the appointment is an intake exam to switch my PCP. This doctor has always listened to my concerns and is blunt and honest with me.
Obviously I am overly scared of this appointment for the obvious reasons that I will list below.
1. Fear of a bad diagnosis.
2. Fear of a bunch of unneeded tests.
3. Fear of recommendations for a major lifestyle change.
I am 25 years old. My only health problem is anxiety. My BMI is normal.
This fear all stems from me being sick earlier this year and being forced to go to the hospital and being diagnosed with dehydration due to an infection.
Now... I have seen this particular doctor twice this year. I have seen another doctor once. I have been to the hospital twice.
Not once have I been diagnosed with a chronic disease or even had concern expressed. But I'm scared that the doctors might be treating my anxiety as a number one health concern and hiding other concerns.
Could anyone share some stories to make me feel a little more confident.