Comments on: This And That http://www.livedtotell.com/2008/07/31/this-and-that/ 35 year old mother of two trying to live with panic disorder and depression without losing her sense of humor. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:16:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: Belle http://www.livedtotell.com/2008/07/31/this-and-that/#comment-6717 Belle Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:17:34 +0000 http://www.livedtotell.com/2008/07/31/this-and-that/#comment-6717 Sounds like this doc will be ok. I know what you mean about having to make a doctor laugh at least once. I do the same! Do you suppose it's to "prove" we are somewhat normal and smart (ha) and capable of humor? Dunno. And oh my I am claustrophobic so hopefully I would have been received in a larger office! I'm so glad your mom went with you. She had a nice approach - no judgement calls, just support. I had to laugh at the flour on your shoes, tho. Funny how we just don't notice stuff like that until it's an oh my gawd moment. heh And new plants are good for the soul! Sounds like this doc will be ok. I know what you mean about having to make a doctor laugh at least once. I do the same! Do you suppose it’s to “prove” we are somewhat normal and smart (ha) and capable of humor? Dunno. And oh my I am claustrophobic so hopefully I would have been received in a larger office!

I’m so glad your mom went with you. She had a nice approach - no judgement calls, just support.

I had to laugh at the flour on your shoes, tho. Funny how we just don’t notice stuff like that until it’s an oh my gawd moment. heh

And new plants are good for the soul!

]]> By: Cazza http://www.livedtotell.com/2008/07/31/this-and-that/#comment-6716 Cazza Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:25:56 +0000 http://www.livedtotell.com/2008/07/31/this-and-that/#comment-6716 What a lovely surprise to find a new post and no, I'm not being sarcastic - I mean it! But then you might not have thought that was meant to be sarcastic so I apologise if that's the case but I would have wondered if the writer was having a dig at me ... and ... um ... moving right along! I loved your description of the new doctor and fully understand your trepidation. As much from the potential language barrier as anything (I work with a lot of doctors from other countries and the language barrier can be a huge challenge). Many years ago I was in need of some fairly prompt psychiatric help but not such that needed admission to hospital. My GP asked if I had a problem with seeing a doctor in a wheel chair to which I could honestly answer "no" ... thinking something along the lines of paraplegia. The chap I ended up seeing was, I'm sure, a very good doctor but he had some form of motor neurone disease and kudos to him for still practicing his branch of medicine but it was very off putting to sit in a room with someone who couldn't physically write (but created much scrawl on the paper), could barely move his head (so no eye contact) and struggled to even press the buttons on his phone to communicate with his secretary/wife. His speech was very slow and all in all I felt very uncomfortable. I did persevere for a few visits but in the end felt his problems were far greater than mine and I couldn't cope with that. And I love the fact that you spent time with your mum and your description of that and that at the end of the day your kids helped you plant the new plants. Perfect. :) What a lovely surprise to find a new post and no, I’m not being sarcastic - I mean it! But then you might not have thought that was meant to be sarcastic so I apologise if that’s the case but I would have wondered if the writer was having a dig at me … and … um … moving right along!

I loved your description of the new doctor and fully understand your trepidation. As much from the potential language barrier as anything (I work with a lot of doctors from other countries and the language barrier can be a huge challenge).

Many years ago I was in need of some fairly prompt psychiatric help but not such that needed admission to hospital. My GP asked if I had a problem with seeing a doctor in a wheel chair to which I could honestly answer “no” … thinking something along the lines of paraplegia. The chap I ended up seeing was, I’m sure, a very good doctor but he had some form of motor neurone disease and kudos to him for still practicing his branch of medicine but it was very off putting to sit in a room with someone who couldn’t physically write (but created much scrawl on the paper), could barely move his head (so no eye contact) and struggled to even press the buttons on his phone to communicate with his secretary/wife. His speech was very slow and all in all I felt very uncomfortable. I did persevere for a few visits but in the end felt his problems were far greater than mine and I couldn’t cope with that.

And I love the fact that you spent time with your mum and your description of that and that at the end of the day your kids helped you plant the new plants.

Perfect. :)

]]> By: Tina http://www.livedtotell.com/2008/07/31/this-and-that/#comment-6715 Tina Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:14:19 +0000 http://www.livedtotell.com/2008/07/31/this-and-that/#comment-6715 I've commented before and eagerly await your posts. You are a lyrical genius and a kindred spirit. I'm the 33 y.o non-driver with serious anxiety issues (social, elevators, planes, crowds, etc... You name it, I've irrationally freaked out over it). I'd love to know how you handled the driving question. I always feel like such a freak of nature when questioned about it. You should be proud of yourself for taking a step in the right direction. Keep me posted on the results. I’ve commented before and eagerly await your posts. You are a lyrical genius and a kindred spirit. I’m the 33 y.o non-driver with serious anxiety issues (social, elevators, planes, crowds, etc… You name it, I’ve irrationally freaked out over it). I’d love to know how you handled the driving question. I always feel like such a freak of nature when questioned about it.
You should be proud of yourself for taking a step in the right direction. Keep me posted on the results.

]]> By: cbrks12 http://www.livedtotell.com/2008/07/31/this-and-that/#comment-6714 cbrks12 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:00:46 +0000 http://www.livedtotell.com/2008/07/31/this-and-that/#comment-6714 I'm so glad you went and got that first visit over with. The follow-ups should be easier now and it sounds like he is someone that will listen and maybe not push you too fast. Stick with it...you're on the right path! :) I’m so glad you went and got that first visit over with. The follow-ups should be easier now and it sounds like he is someone that will listen and maybe not push you too fast. Stick with it…you’re on the right path! :)

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