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DebDeb
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Post by DebDeb » Fri Apr 25, 2008 7:22 am

One of my Biggest fears is going to the Doctors.

& I just scheduled a Physical!!! :)

Ok now how do I not obsess over it for another
week? :p
I am trying to be positive and I will practice my
relaxation cd A LOT!!!!

NBGuy
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Post by NBGuy » Fri Apr 25, 2008 7:50 am

Great job, DebDeb! :) Positive thoughts and self-talk for the appt. You will be fine. You made this first big step, I am sure you can take it all the way through. God bless!

DebDeb
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Post by DebDeb » Fri Apr 25, 2008 8:21 am

Thank You;

I hope I don't get nervous. I already am anticipating it but I know that I'll get thru it.
I'm already saying 'STOP' to myself to stop the
obsessive scary thoughts.

I'm on Session 10 and I really feel that I am
ready to start facing this fear. I do have others,
but I figured that it would be better to start off
with an easier fear to conquer first.
Wish me Luck !!

happykatz
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Post by happykatz » Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:40 am

Congrats, DebDeb! You took action in facing 1 of your fears. And, if you get nervous, SO WHAT?! Heavy on teh positive self talk. You've got 10 weeks of tools to help you get thru this. Good luck!

catdr71
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Post by catdr71 » Fri Apr 25, 2008 4:27 pm

good for you!! the doctors is a scarey one for me to but besides my blood pressure being sky high when im there i always get thru it just fine. dont antisipate the appointment. try not to think of it much until it comes. breathe, breathe, breathe and you will come out of there feeling so good about yourself and wondering what you were nervous about in the first place. good luck :) cathy

Chuckie
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Post by Chuckie » Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:29 am

DebDeb
I had my first doctors appointment since starting the program a few weeks ago and I too was very anxious about it. But, with all those obsessive thoughts in my head, I also knew that if any of them came true I would be in the right spot and taken care of.
Also, at that appointment was the first time I told my doctor about my anxiety. It was a huge weight off my back, like I was really finally admitting I have this problem and that I was ready to deal with it. My doctor was very understanding, asked me about the program, and encouraged me to continue.
I felt very relieved and empowered after that appointment. I no longer had this dirty little secret and I am now working on making my life better and becoming a stronger person. I wish the best for you. Keep us updated.
Tony

DebDeb
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Post by DebDeb » Wed Apr 30, 2008 11:48 am

OK reality is starting to kick in; I just received my appt confirmation in the mail and
a form to fill out regarding health issues/
problems. ACK! Do I mention anxiety?

Chuckie
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Post by Chuckie » Wed Apr 30, 2008 4:08 pm

DebDeb
The decision, of course, is yours. I know from my own experience I wanted to tell my doctor face to face. It was part of facing my fear. Also, I didn't want that information floating around his office prior to my visit. That would have increased my anxiety. You'll do the right thing and get through this. I can honestly tell you I do know exactly how you feel right now, and I felt a whole lot better after telling my doctor.
Good luck. Our thoughts are with you.
Tony

cindylou
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Post by cindylou » Wed Apr 30, 2008 5:04 pm

Great DebDeb
I agree, tell your doc face to face and ALSO let him/her know that you're constructively working on an awesome program to alleviate the anxiety and are making good progress. Obviously you are since you made the appointment for your physical. Good for you!!!
You'll do fantastic with this appointment and walk out of there very proud to have done it. So what if you get a bit anxious! I'd say that's common and everyone has their own reasons for it.
Hugs to you.

Karilynn
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Post by Karilynn » Wed Apr 30, 2008 5:17 pm

Deb,

Great job! You should be proud of yourself. Think of how proud you will be AFTER the appointment. :) Woohoo! When is the appointment?
hugs&kisses,
Karilynn

I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.
Frank Herbert

"How you climb up the mountain is just as important as how you get down the mountain. And, so it is with life, which for many of us becomes one big test followed by one big lesson. In the end, it all comes down to one word: grace. It's how you accept winning and losing, good luck and bad luck, darkness and the light."

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