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Siwsan

(27,321 posts)
Sun Aug 11, 2024, 08:28 AM Aug 2024

My pre-medication review appointment anxiety just kicked in

I've been really looking forward to this appointment on Tuesday afternoon. Suddenly the anxiety about the unknown kicked in. I have no idea what to expect. I know she will have my therapist's notes and I've been totally forthcoming with him.

My cousin went though one of these and the 'psycho-pharmacology' specialist who talked with him REALLY pissed him off. The guy had a very confrontational approach to uncovering the causes and depth of his depression/anxiety. (My cousin had actually ended up at an in-patient treatment center. His brother had severe bi-polar depression and committed suicide.) In the end, my cousin did get the correct medications but he said it was pretty rough getting to that place. Now I kind of wish he hadn't shared that experience.

My older brother died of a drug overdose that the medical examiner classified as a suicide, I think because of the amount of drugs he took. In retrospect, I realized he needed serious help but that kind of thing was 'not done' in my family.

Hopefully my experience won't be as rough as my cousin's. I just want to be able to relax, eat, sleep and look forward without automatically anticipating bad things are going to happen.

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My pre-medication review appointment anxiety just kicked in (Original Post) Siwsan Aug 2024 OP
Hugs. onecaliberal Aug 2024 #1
I can totally relate Dennis Donovan Aug 2024 #2
You take care of yourself !!!! Karadeniz Aug 2024 #3
Yes ... Hope22 Aug 2024 #4
It's a challenge... 2naSalit Aug 2024 #5
I just finished the two things on my 'to do' list for today - mowing and vacuuming Siwsan Aug 2024 #8
Chillax is the way to go... 2naSalit Aug 2024 #9
Your cousin was unlucky. Chances are your appointment will go well and you'll speak to somebody Doodley Aug 2024 #6
Sending you kind thoughts 💕 MLAA Aug 2024 #7
Good luck! XanaDUer2 Aug 2024 #10

Hope22

(3,032 posts)
4. Yes ...
Sun Aug 11, 2024, 08:38 AM
Aug 2024

..he could have said you are strong and knowledgeable. Hang tough. It’s like telling a pregnant woman how awful delivery is. Not helpful. My best to you! Sending love to you and hope that Tuesday goes smoothly. 💗💗💗🙏🏼

2naSalit

(93,098 posts)
5. It's a challenge...
Sun Aug 11, 2024, 08:39 AM
Aug 2024

But you could look at it as a new experience that is not necessarily like those you've heard of and look at the concept of it bringing you relief.

Try not to let others' bad experiences color yours before it even takes place. Your experience is your own and will likely be a positive one once you get there. Focus on that.

Hug the kitties and absorb their love for you to get you through.

It's going to be fine.

Siwsan

(27,321 posts)
8. I just finished the two things on my 'to do' list for today - mowing and vacuuming
Sun Aug 11, 2024, 10:47 AM
Aug 2024

Today I'm going to try to relax, clear my head and concentrate on the kidcats.

Tomorrow, who knows. Maybe try gathering/organizing my thoughts. Well, that and mow the back lot.

The appointment is at 1:40 on Tuesday. I'll just try to eat something before I leave the house. That can be a challenge when I'm stressed.

I'm going to be seeing a female Physician's Assistant who's specialty is mental health medication management. Her bio says she's been practicing for 15 years. If you can actually go by ratings, she's listed with 5 stars. My therapist wanted me to been seen by a specific psychiatrist but my appointment was rescheduled from last month to next month and I'd already waited for so long. He's 80 and I suspect he's just winding down his practice.

2naSalit

(93,098 posts)
9. Chillax is the way to go...
Sun Aug 11, 2024, 10:54 AM
Aug 2024

Some cbd in you tea or..?

You'll be fine. I would be looking anxiously forward to the appointment. I go to PT for treatment that hurts like hell but the result is less pain in the future, I still look forward to the treatments because they will pay off in time.

Doodley

(10,452 posts)
6. Your cousin was unlucky. Chances are your appointment will go well and you'll speak to somebody
Sun Aug 11, 2024, 08:53 AM
Aug 2024

more understanding. As long as you are open and explain how you have been feeling, I think you'll be fine, and if you feel very anxious at the appointment then say so. I am very sorry to hear about your brother.

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