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Re: Women’s things (****possible trigger****) » shermanvolvo

Posted by Tamar on June 21, 2005, at 18:40:41

In reply to Re: Women’s things (****possible trigger****), posted by shermanvolvo on June 20, 2005, at 18:32:00

> Hey there. If you don't mind, I would just like to respond to your post bit by bit.

I don't mind at all. I'm very grateful for all responses!

> > It triggers such nasty feelings for me. I always feel invaded and violated. But here’s the strange thing: I think I would feel more comfortable with a male doctor instead of a woman. Is that just weird
>
> That is not at all weird. You do what works for you.

That's good to hear!

> > And my main question: do you think it’s going to be less traumatic to get all three things done at once? Or do you think it’ll be easier to get them done separately?
>
> That is hard to say; everyone is different. You know yourself best; what does your gut say?

My gut says 'don't go at all'! Well, if I really think hard about it, I guess my gut says get the whole thing done at once.

> > And does anyone have any tips for making it bearable? I find the triggers simply overwhelming and I’m torn between concerns for my physical health and concerns for my mental health.
>
> Is there anyone that can come with you to the appointment (before, during, after, all the above - whatever works best for you) to support you during this? What worked for you during the delivery, and related exams?

I'll try to get someone to come. I think part of the difficulty is that childbirth and previous pelvic exams have been pretty awful. (Well, the actual birth part was fine, but the accompanying internal exams were horrible.) I pretty much decided I'd had enough of strange hands and was horrified to realize that I needed to go back for more. Argh!

Thanks for your comments and suggestions.

Tamar


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