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So today was the very first time that I met with Dr. Bob. I wont lie, as with all things in life, I was incredibly nervous. Mostly, because the outside world looks a little strangely at me for my particular flaws in life. I have a severe anxiety/panic disorder in addition to my other problems, and on a daily basis this causes me to vomit profusely (the constant work up of being in "fight or flight", almost absolutely always- Flight), multiple times a day. The center itself that I visited for the certification was a little busier than I'm use to my days being, so I had already been worked up. The older gentleman at the counter spoke clearly, the other was neatly attired and business like, two dogs were laying on the floor around the corner, but ultimately the establishment was clean, respectable, and had an "ease" about it, truly an overall joy, which brought a slight sigh of relief. It was busy, but well taken care of and managed. Once I was finally called back to sit and speak to Dr. Bob himself though, I had felt guilty because I had started to panic. However, Dr. Bob himself showed great patience, and understanding in dealing with my bubbled, broken audible speech. While I can type fairly decently, I have a difficult time speaking to people. Fairly quickly, and just like that, it was over with me back to sitting in the next room waiting for an envelope. All in all, the visit itself went well, which was surprising as very few public visits do.

 

I do have to say though, that in the end one thing I'm happy about? At least I didn't get sick in the office.

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Congrats on making it through.  I understand your feeling.  I don't suffer from vomiting but i do live more of a shut in life than I would like.  I recommend the book Don't sweat the small stuff(it's all small stuff) I can't remember the author.  Also the Dali Lama book on happiness.  Another good one is thinking well about what matters.  I read all these books while taking 19 credits my final semester of college while going thru rehab for getting caught with a couple roaches.  It was the time I was the most centered in my life and I owe it to the books.  I gotta pull em out again soon. I acyually started crying and laughing at the same time for some of the ways they bring across the absurdity of our anxiety.

Also I 'd go for heavy indicas to avoid anxiety from the meds.

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Had no idea that was you.  All I saw was an incredibly nervous young man.  I am glad we were able to help you and set you at ease.  We are here to help people.  

 

Make sure you do your on line follow ups to keep safe.  Let me know if there is anything I or my staff can do to help you further.

 

Dr. Bob

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I'll certainly check into that book then, I have a few of the Dalai Lamas happiness things, mostly a bunch of small "Keep your zen" type things. There seem to be some pretty nasty assumptions about folks who have panic disorders/anxiety disorders, which is really unfortunate but I can see how looking in on someone who is a bit spastic can set someone who is normally calm on edge, making it uncomfortable..I think the point I have the most trouble getting across is that I have a panic disorder, it's just a lot of anxiety, It's not like I'm not going to just up and decide to go postal because of that instability. 

 

As per what shades posted, I'm pretty confused, but that's alright.

 

Thank you again Dr. Bob, your patience really did mean a lot.

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I'll certainly check into that book then, I have a few of the Dalai Lamas happiness things, mostly a bunch of small "Keep your zen" type things. There seem to be some pretty nasty assumptions about folks who have panic disorders/anxiety disorders, which is really unfortunate but I can see how looking in on someone who is a bit spastic can set someone ho is normally calm on edge, making it uncomfortable..I think the point I have the most trouble getting across is that I have a panic disorder, it's just a lot of anxiety, It's not like I'm not going to just up and decide to go postal because of that instability. 

 

As per what shades posted, I'm pretty confused, but that's alright.

 

Thank you again Dr. Bob, your patience really did mean a lot.

You may want to consider starting a thread with a poll in it asking how many pts suffer from anxiety and panic dissorders,  I would be willing to bet you will see that alot of us share your same symptoms, in my opin it comes with our disability issues,  and this long hard winter sure as hell is not helping!

 

Im sorry,  Welcome to the site, you can be who ever you want here, try being some one who dont have any anxiety issues in here, but dont be afraid to start threads about the disorders either!

 

This is a great site to get all if not most of your questions answered by people who are just like you!  Just know you are not alone and you have friends here!

 

Peace

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