Just throwing this out there based on my experience.
When I went to my 1st doctor’s appointment, when I got my diagnosis, I was completely alone. I had nobody there. And it kind of sucked. I would have killed for someone to wait with me before/be there after, even if it was just small talk.
Does anyone else ever need someone to sit with them? I live in the Portland, OR area, and if I am not working I would be willing to be there if anyone needs it.
Not an “event”, but thought I would throw this out there.
Going to appointments?
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MariaElizabeth
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bigeekgirl
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Re: Going to appointments?
Not local to you, but that's an amazing idea. It would really become a living version of what Paul says about the podcast - a waiting room that doesn't suck.
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MariaElizabeth
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Re: Going to appointments?
A real life version of that would be awesome.
I’ve got my very 1st therapy appointment on March 23rd. 1st as an adult, anyway, haven’t seen anyone since high school. It’s within walking distance of my house, but I am a little scared.
I’ve got my very 1st therapy appointment on March 23rd. 1st as an adult, anyway, haven’t seen anyone since high school. It’s within walking distance of my house, but I am a little scared.
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MariaElizabeth
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Re: Going to appointments?
Maybe Paul could bring it up in the next podcast?
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bigeekgirl
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Re: Going to appointments?
Maybe. He's pretty responsive to emails and Facebook messages, but not super active on here, in my experience.
If it helps, I'm always a little nervous before appointments. It's better with my therapist now as I've been seeing her for a year, but doctors, anything like that, or first appointments with a new therapist. Fear of the unknown, a situation where I have to explain myself and fear not be believed.
If it helps, I'm always a little nervous before appointments. It's better with my therapist now as I've been seeing her for a year, but doctors, anything like that, or first appointments with a new therapist. Fear of the unknown, a situation where I have to explain myself and fear not be believed.
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TonyM_Guest
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Re: Going to appointments?
I really jive with this idea. I think it's amazing and would be willing to offer my time to be with folks. I'm in Denver metro.
Re: Going to appointments?
Hi,
I think it is so kind of you to offer to sit and wait with someone who needs it. I am so sorry that you were all alone when you first went to your doctor's office... I really hate going to my mental doctor. I feel so much more vulnerable and it feels like the doctor doesn't care (unless you have an amazing doctor!) My husband came with me every time, but I don't know what I would do if I had to go at it myself. I think you are very brave for having gone alone. You have a very big heart for reaching out to others. We need more people like you in this world
Love,
Brooke
I think it is so kind of you to offer to sit and wait with someone who needs it. I am so sorry that you were all alone when you first went to your doctor's office... I really hate going to my mental doctor. I feel so much more vulnerable and it feels like the doctor doesn't care (unless you have an amazing doctor!) My husband came with me every time, but I don't know what I would do if I had to go at it myself. I think you are very brave for having gone alone. You have a very big heart for reaching out to others. We need more people like you in this world
Love,
Brooke