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Mental Health Support

SheltieLover

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9. Please try to keep in mind that the provider, not you, is at fault if they don't have a calming bedside manner

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Thu Sep 19, 2024, 12:03 PM

Sep 2024

Please try to use your internal locus of control, rather than being so adversely affected by external events.

I know anxiety is tough, but you truly do not own the problem.

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Today's my appointment at Oak Street and my anxiety is red-lining [View all] Siwsan Sep 2024 OP

I'm holding the good thought that this therapist will be so good for you, my dear Siwsan! CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2024 #1

I was trying to remember the last time I had fun that didn't involve my kidcats Siwsan Sep 2024 #10

A virtual hug for you Siswan. redwitch Sep 2024 #2

This will be a good test of the anxiety medication Siwsan Sep 2024 #7

Have you tried cannabis? pwb Sep 2024 #3

I think it's a problem taking it with psychotropic medications Siwsan Sep 2024 #8

Because they want you to keep taking medications. pwb Sep 2024 #12

I wish you the best. Hopefully, the new guy will be kind, understanding, and helpful. Hugs. LoisB Sep 2024 #4

Sending good wishes and hugs to you 🤗 LiberalLoner Sep 2024 #5

Wishing you the best today ... well, every day! I like KPN Sep 2024 #6

Please try to keep in mind that the provider, not you, is at fault if they don't have a calming bedside manner SheltieLover Sep 2024 #9

So true but I struggle with that Siwsan Sep 2024 #11

Well, she was wrong SheltieLover Sep 2024 #13