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Siwsan

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6. And then this just happened, as if I needed more about which to be anxious
Fri Jan 20, 2023, 11:14 AM
Jan 2023

I called to make a follow up appointment with my new physician. I had been seeing an APN and was finally getting comfortable with her. She just retired. I have SEVERE white coat anxiety and an all around distrust of medical providers, due to some unfortunate experiences I have had and also some I've watched my family go through.

Now my new physician, who I've only seen once, is on leave until some time in April so I have an appointment with an interim provider. She's a nurse practitioner. Depending on the notes taken, I might have to go through this whole explanation thing, AGAIN. I thought about waiting until April but I'll see how this goes. Who knows. Maybe I'll click with this NP.

I know I'm spiraling because I've lost my appetite, again. At least I've got until Feb 10 to try and settle myself down.

How I've managed to live this long without melting down into a puddle of angst is beyond comprehension. Well, maybe the kitcats have something to do with that.

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