Does this happen to you?

2young4this · Post by **2young4this** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 4:15 am

I always get to anxious and nervous before I have a doctor appmnt or anything similar to that. It's like I mentaly picture myself at the docs office and get even more anxious thinking about it. Is this only me?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 4:56 am

I have to laugh, 2young4this, because with me, you'd think I'm being made to walk the plank instead of an appt. You hit the nail on the head with me. I don't know if it's the wait, which can be long and I hate idle time and an idle mind, or I'm worried about what the doc will say, will he see my meds list and think I'm off the deep end- which I've had happen. I'm on high blood pressure meds off label to help with mood swings and they always ask if I really have high blood pressure. One day I want to scream "NOOOOO! Sometimes I feel like I'm losing my mind!!!
I have a dentist appt today in 3 hours and am doing everything possible to put off a bath and the 45 minute drive to town. I wish we could put our finger on it, but as you said in your post to me, no- you are not alone, I am right there with you.......Both looking for assurance of not being alone.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 5:09 am

you know sometimes you do just have to laugh because really this is silly we get scared and nervous about going somewhere and mentaly prep ourselves for weeks...I have a doctor appmt in 2 days and ive been thinking about it since the beginning of october. all there going to do is a check up on babys heartbeat and that good stuff...But I still cant understand WHY i get so freakin nervous about walking in docs office, signing in...and waiting...UGH Your right I wish we could just put our finger on it. But I am glad that I am not alone and we can face this together. Have a blessed day and try to stay calm and have a good dentist appmnt. Remember to brush before going...LOL..Just tryin to lighten up the mood.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 6:47 am

Congratulation on the baby! I know that you're going through a lot of anxiety from my own experience, but you will make it!
Luckily we can laugh at ourselves and see that this too shall pass.
I've been through almost a pack of cigarettes this morning but the clock is still ticking at the same pace lol. Gotta go brush and floss lol- thanks for lightening the mood!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Oct 26, 2010 3:10 pm

I also experience anticipatory anxiety before doctor appts or having to go to a hospital. The really funny thing is that I used to work as a registered nurse before I quit work 3 years ago to stay at home with my kids. Go figure!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Oct 26, 2010 3:29 pm

SO not alone in this,ahaha I get very nervous waiting in the waiting room, the waiting seems to be the worse part of the experience. I calm down a bit once I get into the actual office. It's definitely anticipatory anxiety. I have had a few appointments the past few months and I have to admit that being exposed to it more than I have been in the past, I've seen a decrease in my level of anxiety while waiting, but I still get nervous.