This is how pathetic and bad my HA is.

[bigjetplane2]

Just got the text message to confirm my appointment - that alone sky rocketed my anxiety. I almost canceled it no joke.

 

[Mark G]

Just got the text message to confirm my appointment - that alone sky rocketed my anxiety. I almost canceled it no joke.

Well done for getting this far, it's not easy but you did it. Anxiety is going to do all it can to put you off going and all sorts of fearful thoughts are going to repeat in your mind but know this, anxiety may think it can predict what is going to happen but it knows no more than you do. You will walk out of the doctor's office feeling a million tonnes lighter, I assure you.

 

[bigjetplane2]

Well done for getting this far, it's not easy but you did it. Anxiety is going to do all it can to put you off going and all sorts of fearful thoughts are going to repeat in your mind but know this, anxiety may think it can predict what is going to happen but it knows no more than you do. You will walk out of the doctor's office feeling a million tonnes lighter, I assure you.

You’re awesome, thank you.

 

[ThankfulJen]

I'm the same way. I may have nothing at all wrong but I dwell and dwell on it. Then I tell myself that I need to go just to get it checked out. Just in case. For the sake of my kids. I make the appointment and then I dread the days leading up to it. Debating on wether I should just cancel. Finding reasons why whatever it is that is happening well, there's a reason. I stopped canceling. One time, I was going in because I was spotting. I kept reasoning that it was my age, hormonal, stress. When I finally made it, the gyno told me it was not natural to spot in between periods at my age. I was terrified. She did not augarcoat. Instead, she took necessary action. This is a good thing. It was absolutely terrifying waiting to get tested and then waiting for the results. My Aunt told me it may be very scary, but you are doing what it takes to fight for your life. So what if the results aren't what you would hope? At least, by going in and getting things done you are giving yourself a fighting chance and you are showing your kids you are a fighter. There is that saying, true courage is being afraid but doing it anyways! You can do this! And it's ok to be afraid! You are fighting for you!

 

[bigjetplane2]

Guys, today is the day. My appointment is later on today and I am already scared.
Not sure what approach to take:
1) “Hi doctor, I’m good. Just here to get blood work for my refill prescription. No symptoms, I feel good.”
2) “Doctor I suffer from HA, have not taken my medicine for a year and I need my medicine urgently. My hair is falling out, I’m gaining weight, extremely tired.”

 

[Sweet T]

Guys, today is the day. My appointment is later on today and I am already scared.
Not sure what approach to take:
1) “Hi doctor, I’m good. Just here to get blood work for my refill prescription. No symptoms, I feel good.”
2) “Doctor I suffer from HA, have not taken my medicine for a year and I need my medicine urgently. My hair is falling out, I’m gaining weight, extremely tired.”

Don’t diagnose yourself. Tell the doctor your symptoms and feelings then let him/her guide the questions. Best of luck. You can be very proud of yourself.

 

[Mark G]

Be honest to them and you're being honest to yourself. Just tell the doctor how you feel and the struggles you have. You will be just fine.

 

[Ms.Honey]

@bigjetplane2
How did it go?

 

[bigjetplane23]

@bigjetplane2
How did it go?

Forgot to update.
they refilled my prescription for 2 months and have to get bloodwork to see if my dosage changed. have been procrastinating doing the blood work as it’s a full blood panel (routine stuff) plus the thyroid test.