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Seeing the Doctor Tomorrow: Nervous

TommysGirl56TommysGirl56 member
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My mom convinced me awhile back to talk to my OB/GYN about my feeling of being overwhelmed.  I did and was started on Zoloft and told to see a family doctor.  The nurse midwife I saw at the office that day said she thought I might have more of a clinical depression and anxiety than PPD, and wanted me to get another opinion.  Tomorrow is my appointment with my family doctor.  I want so badly to not feel like I do anymore.  I feel so sad and worried about the things I do wrong that it hurts.  But I am nervous, too.  I fear that I am causing my own problems and that I should be able to easily cope with my life.  I fear that others look at me and wonder how I can feel sad when I have so many good things going for me.  But the fact is, I have real trouble managing work and my house and my dog and my DD.  I lash out at my DH and my mom and my dog.  I have so much guilt over this.  I hurt those around me and I don't get understanding from them.  DD always gets my best side, but I want more of it to give her.  I would like to think all of these feelings and the hurt that they are causing are just a hormonal imbalance, but I am so afraid it is just some dark part of my personality emerging.  I am scared that the doctor will not be able to do anything for me, or think I am just being silly.  I hope I am not alone in the world feeling this way.
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Re: Seeing the Doctor Tomorrow: Nervous

  • AmbeeroseAmbeerose member
    Nope you're not alone at all!! I also lash out really easily at my mom, DH, and dog. My best side is always toward DS unless he is being extra fussy...then I can't deal with that and get very irritated. Just be glad no matter what the outcome of your visit tomorrow that your Dr will be able to help you and make you feel back to normal. GL at your appt. I am also nervous about my appt next Thursday (It will be my 1st appt talking to anyone about PPD) which I'm pretty positive I have, but I would rather be nervous about the appt and have results and changes in my behaviors and day to day life.
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  • kyfirewifekyfirewife member
    I remember when I had the appt to see my doc. I was so nervous! Then I felt stupid for feeling nervous, which just made everything worse. The things we do to ourselves!

    You are most definitely not alone!

    {{hugs}}
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  • AmbeeroseAmbeerose member
    Kyfirewife....I live SO close to you...only 20mins south of florence! I'm shocked I found someone on here that is so close by...!
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