visiting a GP

[butterflies]

I've made an appointment to see my doctor, because I'd really like to find out about therapy options, although I'm not at all keen to go on any type of medication.

My anxiety is not severe, but it is something I would like to deal with - it goes up and down so much, sometimes (like now) I feel alright, and then sometimes it completely cripples me.

I'm just really worried how to explain it to the doctor without sounding like I'm wasting his time - when I imagine saying 'I feel anxious' it doesn't sound like a very good reason to have taken up his time!

Does anyone have any experience with this?

[KK77]

Have a read of my post re seeing your doctor:

http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=66063

[Anna C]

Hi,

I can understand you feeling worried, I was when I went.
I was shaking! When I went I aked him if I could be referred for counselling. He asked me what was wrong, I told him I found it difficult around other people and I thought I had social phobia, he took my pulse and sent me for a blood test incase it was my thyroid and he referred me for counselling.

Maybe if you write down how you feel. Then if you feel worried when you get there you can just show him what you have written.

Don't worry you're not wasting your doctors time, he will have seen other people who have anxiety problems.

Good luck, and well done for being brave.

Anna