Anxiety and Health: Today, I finally went to the doctor's about my severe anxiety....

By scared - 17/03/2015 21:35 - Australia - Brisbane

Today, I finally went to the doctor's about my severe anxiety. I'm so used to putting on a happy performance around people that she didn't believe anything was wrong with me. FML

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By counterproductive - 21/09/2020 11:01 - United States

Today, after I'd finally decided to see a doctor about my anxiety and insomnia, I was so nervous about what the doctor would think of me that I had anxiety attacks that kept me from sleeping a wink all night. I ended up oversleeping and missing the appointment I was so nervous about. FML

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Take your medication

By my brain sucks! - 10/03/2022 22:00

Today, I’ve been getting my ass handed to me by my anxiety for nearly a year. I talked to my doctor about starting meds. I got so terrified of the possible side effects that I not only had an anxiety attack, I also had a panic attack. I still couldn’t bring myself to take the pills. FML

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Panic!

By daybyday - 22/11/2011 08:08 - Australia

Today, I found out that what I thought could be a life-threatening issue causing me chest pains was only because I over-obsessed about it. Now not only do I have social anxiety, but I get so anxious I can create fake illnesses. FML

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Touch me I'm sick

By Anonymous - 06/11/2022 22:00 - Germany

Today, I went to the doctor with some serious physical symptoms that amount to being effectively disabled. She didn’t even ask any questions or examine me before telling me it was all purely psychological. I barely managed to convince her to at least order some blood tests, as a formality. FML

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By Anonymous - 21/02/2019 17:00 - United Kingdom - Derby

Today, I had a anxiety attack about taking my anxiety medicine. FML

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Self diagnosed

By ADayAtATime - 16/03/2024 23:00 - Australia

Today, I proved my doctor wrong. I've been having difficulty breathing for 3 months. When it started, she said it was anxiety. I knew that wasn't the case, but I did what she said. A few weeks later, I told her during a follow-up that I thought it might be my phrenic nerve. She laughed. The physio confirmed it today. FML

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In all my days…

By Anonymous - 05/08/2020 08:01

Today, I had somewhat of a nervous breakdown, and poured my heart out to a doctor, who seemed to be well over 60. She looked at me, flabbergasted and said, "I never met anyone with that many problems!" Gee, thanks. FML

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Hit the gym

By Anonymous - 02/03/2013 03:17 - United States - Cedar Rapids

Today, after months of my doctor telling me that my heart palpitations are simply due to anxiety, and that I'm perfectly healthy, I decided to weight train to face my fears. Two hours later, I was in the emergency room. FML

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The results are in

By PuzzleMommieCubed - 04/03/2021 21:30

Today, I went to get Covid test because I had chest pain and shortness of breath. Turns out, I just have depression and anxiety. FML

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Call CPS!

By leovaldez - 22/06/2020 20:08

Today, after years of having seasonal allergies and months of having my throat close up, my mom agreed to see a doctor, only to insult me in front of the doctor, saying I just find new ways to make their lives harder and I'm probably making it all up. FML

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Wednesday 18 March 2015 9:25

If you told her something was wrong and she didn't believe you or even try to help I would suggest finding a different doctor.

MDoremis 38

Wednesday 18 March 2015 9:28

It's hard to let down all your walls to a stranger. I suggest getting some counseling that will allow you to gradually ease into it where you can get some real help.

Comments

OptikalWinter 4

Saturday 21 March 2015 1:54

been there and done that :/ Also had a psychiatrist tell me Im not depressed because I am "too well composed" whatever the **** that means.

loner_forever101 3

Monday 23 March 2015 4:53

I know how you feel

Pauline96_fml 20

Wednesday 25 March 2015 22:16

Try finding a good therapist. It has helped me a lot and it could work for you too

latteboy50 12

Saturday 28 March 2015 2:02

Well, not to bet an asshole or anything, but it's good that you cover it up well!

anorexic189 11

Sunday 29 March 2015 23:40

Exact same thing has happened to me with going to intake appointments with counselors.

Robot_Ginger 2

Thursday 2 April 2015 5:12

The struggle is real.

kkows25 10

Sunday 2 October 2016 16:28

I'm the same way about my anxiety, depression and physical pain. I hate going to the E.R for pain because it seems like as soon as I get there the pain isn't as bad. it's like I freak out so bad about them not believing me that my own mind decides to stop believing me. lbs. hopefully it gets better for you, maybe next time explain that to your doctor too