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QU31 · 07-31-2007, 02:42 PM

I do agree with Jenna about seeing a psychiatrist. I guess I was just saying regular doctor as an absolute last resort. I remember the first time I saw a reg. dr. for anxiety and she told me I had all the symptoms of leukemia! I was like, "that's a great thing to tell a person who's having panic attacks!"

Now that I think about it, when I get the bills from my psychiatrist, they are very nondescript and don't have any identifiers on them. Plus, if I pay the copay at the office, I don't get a bill at all. If my boyfriend were to look at them he would have no way of knowing it wasn't a gyno or eye doctor. I also agree your husband needs to learn about mental health issues, but I also know with some people that can be tough! The most important thing right now is to get the help you need.

I forgot to say congrats on the 62 hours. That is an awesome start. Remember to take care of yourself because you are somebody!

07-31-2007, 02:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
QU31 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 112	I do agree with Jenna about seeing a psychiatrist. I guess I was just saying regular doctor as an absolute last resort. I remember the first time I saw a reg. dr. for anxiety and she told me I had all the symptoms of leukemia! I was like, "that's a great thing to tell a person who's having panic attacks!" Now that I think about it, when I get the bills from my psychiatrist, they are very nondescript and don't have any identifiers on them. Plus, if I pay the copay at the office, I don't get a bill at all. If my boyfriend were to look at them he would have no way of knowing it wasn't a gyno or eye doctor. I also agree your husband needs to learn about mental health issues, but I also know with some people that can be tough! The most important thing right now is to get the help you need. I forgot to say congrats on the 62 hours. That is an awesome start. Remember to take care of yourself because you are somebody!