I am going to see my Sub Dr. for the second time today and it makes me really nervous even when I don't have anything to be nervous about. Maybe I just associate doctors with trying to score.Or inside I feel so guilty about the past that I think I'm guilty of something when I'm really not. I'm anxious and I want the visit to be over, so all day I will only have half of my focus, half of my attention. Anyway it will be over soon.
Thanks,
Jack
Jack, I see doctors on a weekly basis for stuff and am nervous before every visit for some reason
Jack
You said you are only seeing this doctor for the second time. Maybe some of your anxiety just relates to the fact that this is a new sober relationship with a medical person. I think once you see this doctor a few times and develop the faith that he is only interested in your well being, some of your anxiety will go away. I can certainly understand and appreciate the fact that some of the old behavior (trying to score etc) might color your initial feelings in this relationship, but as long as you are honest with him and listen to the advice he offers I think you will not fear these appointments as much as you will see them as important new steps in your recovery. I am also seeing a therapist next week for the first time and am nervous about it. My deepest fear is that I will be told to grow up, get over things and act like an adult. I fear that she will not understand me as I do not always get my feelings out easily. All I can do is go into with as much honesty and open-mindedness as possible and let things come out as they should. That might also help you when you are trying to develop this relationship with your doctor. Take care and I hope this doctor will recognize your anxiety about the appointments and help you work through it.
You said you are only seeing this doctor for the second time. Maybe some of your anxiety just relates to the fact that this is a new sober relationship with a medical person. I think once you see this doctor a few times and develop the faith that he is only interested in your well being, some of your anxiety will go away. I can certainly understand and appreciate the fact that some of the old behavior (trying to score etc) might color your initial feelings in this relationship, but as long as you are honest with him and listen to the advice he offers I think you will not fear these appointments as much as you will see them as important new steps in your recovery. I am also seeing a therapist next week for the first time and am nervous about it. My deepest fear is that I will be told to grow up, get over things and act like an adult. I fear that she will not understand me as I do not always get my feelings out easily. All I can do is go into with as much honesty and open-mindedness as possible and let things come out as they should. That might also help you when you are trying to develop this relationship with your doctor. Take care and I hope this doctor will recognize your anxiety about the appointments and help you work through it.