OK, we'll I've already seen my family doctor about my hypothyroidism...but he didn't really provide me with answers or treatment (he told me to "see how it goes from here"). We'll I want to see another doctor, but I'm scared to...I think he's going to think I'm weird and wasting his time and say something like "if you have already seen another doctor why are you here?"...and that brings me to the other problems...I have anxiety and OCD...but I'm too scared to tell him...I don't know why...I'm scared he's going to think I just want attention and think there is nothing wrong. What do you think?....I'm supposed to go to the doctor in like half an hour.
2007-10-05 11:49:53 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
it is good to see another doctor. especially if the original doctor is not answering your questions. i have done that many times. and i finally got the answer i was looking for.
always question authority.
2007-10-05 11:52:52 · answer #1 · answered by missmary 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doctors are there to help you. Not judge you. Look at it like this. You and your doctor do not know each other personally. You will never know each other personally. They are a professional and there for professional intentions only. Reading what you wrote, I'd say you definitely have some anxiety, MAYBE a touch of paranoia, and maybe a phobic disorder, which is under anxiety. I think you also have a touch of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (G.A.D.) but you don't seem, or say, that you're excessively or unrealistically worried about life circumstances or that it lasts 6 months or more, so that kind of rules out G.A.D. Tell your doctor what you just wrote on here. And any other things that are bothering you. You may have an underlying problem as to why you have the anxiety. Prozac should help with your anxiety, but you can only get it by going to a psychologist.
2016-04-07 06:16:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, there's nothing wrong with getting a second opinion, if you can afford to do so, most doctors don't really care if it's your fourth, fifth, tenth, etc.
As for anxiety and OCD, are these diagnosed, as in you are seeing a psychologist/psychiatrist for this? Or are you self diagnosing?
If you are self diagnosing, and not any medications, then I wouldn't mention it. If you are seeing a psychologist/psychiatrist (regardless of any medications or lack there of) I would go ahead and mention that. Every medication has some interaction or reaction that occurs in a given setting. Be it an interaction between two medications, a medication and an OTC, a medication and drug use, a medication and a condition, etc.
The more your doctor knows about what is "wrong" with you, the better his odds are of helping you get well without making you worse.
2007-10-05 11:57:22 · answer #3 · answered by cyber_phobic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Second opinions are common. Most insurance even pays for them.
As for someone thinking you are mental... you are who you are. If you have a mental illness, avoiding the docs to avoid the label doesn't make you not still have illness. It does, however, prevent you from getting help. (I went thru this and am now upset about the years wasted.) So, about the anxiety and OCD... go see a psychiatrist. There is medication that can help with both. Therapy can work some wonders, too. I know you posted about thyroid issues, but this is what caught my attention as the bigger issue.
2007-10-05 12:01:03 · answer #4 · answered by Alex62 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a mental health professional with 20+ years experience, now retired, I can tell you that all the doctors I go see KNOW I'm "mental". I was the only mental health professional in our town for quite a while, and people used to kid with me and saying I was the only crazy person in town, so, I decided to agree with them and actually love the fun everybody in town had with me. Believe me, if you truly have anxiety and OCD, your doctor's going to notice that before he asks you to cough, and everybody else that knows you already knows that too, so, what's the sweat?!! If you're afraid he'll think all you want is some attention, agree with him, and then elaborate on it. Tell him WHY you want attention, and what kind of attention. The one thing a doctor truly loves is an honest and perceptive patient, AND one with good humor. Go see the doctor and follow my "prescription" for behavior while in his office. He might need such honesty and humor to make his day! Have a good time. God Bless you.
2007-10-05 12:00:28 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For hypothyroidism you should see a specialist that deals with endocrinology. This deals with hypothyroidism more specifically and they have better blood tests than a regular family physician would. A regular physician will take a TSH test and can read it, but they can interpret the levels differently than a specialist can. I wouldn't think your "crazy" for seeking a second opinion. You should be entitled to it. Hypothyroidism can cause depression, so if you already have mental health issues anyway, it would be more urgent to see a specialist then, I would think.
2007-10-05 12:02:27 · answer #6 · answered by mystry72 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, you should go!! And dont feel guilty for wanting to see another doctor. You are ALLOWED to do that! Getting a second opinion or changing docs is ok. If ur not comfortable with your current doc or just want to see someone else FOR ANY REASON, thats OK. And the doc will not think less of you or think your coming in just for attention. No one 'wants' to say they have a problem, and the docs are suppose to be sympathetic to your situation and try to help you. take care
2007-10-05 11:56:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go anyway. Doctors practice being non-judgmental, which means he won't assume that you're a nut and leave it at that. Hypothyroidism may be minor and not require treatment, but then again maybe it does require treatment, and a second opinion is valuable. Have at least a little faith in doctors.
2007-10-05 11:54:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never feel "mental" to see another doctor. You always have the right to see another dr. if you don't feel satisfied with the first. Especially when you have a "family" dr--you will almost have to see someone else who "specializes" in what you need most at the time. Don't be afraid to ask ALOT of questions. Don't ever be scared to talk to your doc--he won't think your mental.
2007-10-05 11:54:50 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the doctor. You have a right to a second opinion. And, if he writes off your anxiety and OCD, then this is not the doctor for you.
2007-10-05 15:35:47 · answer #10 · answered by Simmi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋