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Consultation with gp, written list

many times when I have a dr's appointment, I am so upset , I break down in tears. The only way I find is to write down the reasons for attending surgery, and hand the list over to my dr. Does anyone else do this?
When the going gets tough, the tough get going.
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I write a note for the local shop, chemist etc, saves people staring at me and me getting more anxious if a q develops
I get on well with mine and still try and duck it.
Have had to go monthly as she up’d my antidepressants and changed my nighttime meds.
Iv started to note things down, got an appointment next week, med review and vitamin b12 injection.
just have to remember to take it with me though
at present I suppose once a month but more if I need them. My dr/dr's are brilliant.
i thought it was you that asked me about doctors
dont mean to butt in x
iv noticed recently Iv started talking out loud, to myself. I also say things I’m thinking out loud!!
can be embarrassing but that’s a great idea
Get a cat, you can be talking to them, or a plant. You probably can't take a plant shopping in fairness- but, I don't think people notice these days.
Do as I do, write a list of whatever is hurting you and give the list to your doctor. It works for me, I hope it works for you. There is nothing to lose.
Post it to my gp- because although we do have a good patient doctor relationship, I am not good with the making and going to appointments.
Then if they need to talk to me/ see me I can do that. If not all well and good but they know what's going on.
Ps I scored zero for communication because I have no issues with it. I have no issues getting there, remembering the day, date and time and what I'm going for.
Give me more pills might need an appointment though.