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Posted by daizy on March 16, 2003, at 10:06:40
A part of me believes that if I think something about someone they will be able to know what Im thinking, then I try so hard to stop thinking that it becomes obsessive. I let the thoughts dictate my behaviour, ie, what I wear, where I will go, what I will do, everything. Like if I know someone who knows me is going to be at say, a supermarket, I wont go, incase they know what Im thinking about them. Its getting really bad, the meds I am taking arent helping... what is this? what meds will help? I think its more complicated than just anxiety... Thinking about my relationships with people has only just made me realise what a big problem this is. I have an appointment with the GP soon, and have held pretty much everything back for fear of what he might think.... anyone has any advise on how to put this to my doc? I am scared that he will think I am just making it up because of the anxiety, whereas I have had it all my life but thought it was normal..
Posted by sienna on March 16, 2003, at 12:43:43
In reply to Anyone..., posted by daizy on March 16, 2003, at 10:06:40
hi daizy,
i believe the EXACT same thing. Your doc will probably believe you. I dont think people make thisi stuff up. What meds are you on? I take risperdal to help with it, but im not taking enough yet.
Sienna
Posted by MelD on March 16, 2003, at 15:45:58
In reply to Anyone..., posted by daizy on March 16, 2003, at 10:06:40
Please be frank and clear with your doc about your symptoms - it is the only way he or she will know what is really going on and what might help. I know it can be hard, but please do not worry about what they will think, or that they will not believe you. Just try to think how it would be if you had diabetes or any other "physical" disease. Im sure you would have no problem describing symptoms to your doc! Mental disease is no different, so try to think of it this way, and maybe you will be able to talk more freely with your doc. Good luck - you deserve to feel better.
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