![[dr. bob]](/dr-bob-sm.gif)
Dr. Bob is Robert Hsiung, MD,
bob@dr-bob.orgShown: posts 1 to 8 of 8. This is the beginning of the thread.
Posted by wishingstar on December 11, 2006, at 20:33:44
I'm a big doufus and posted this on social accidentally. Sorry everyone.
I called Ginny to ask for an extra appointment this week. I usually do Tues and Thurs but shes out this Tues.. she originally offered me Wed (she was going to come in just to see me) but I said no.. didnt want to do that to her. But I called and said I want it.Good job me. I think.
I dont want to be the patient who drives her insane all the time. I really, REALLY dont. I'd rather suffer in silence then overstep my boundaries.
I know there was just a thread on "when is it okay to call your T for help". Thats what I'm questioning right now. This doesnt feel worthy of calling. But I'm just hurting and i need someone. And I've already posted here 1000 times in the last few days.
I'm afraid I'll wake up tomorrow and feel better and regret calling. I know I'm overtired from Nutcracker. And I've eaten a ton of crappy food today.
I dont know why I'm posting this. I guess I just feel so alone and sharing it helps, even if there's nothing anyone can say. Replies arent necessary.
Posted by frida on December 11, 2006, at 21:02:31
In reply to called ginny, posted by wishingstar on December 11, 2006, at 20:33:44
hi..
i'm glad you are reaching out to Ginny. It truly is ok, she wouldn't have offered if it wasn't ok for her..and it is ok to reach out for help....it doesn't have to be an emergency to call...I've called my T just to tell her that I needed to hear her voice for a second. It helps a lot...
I'm glad you are seeing Ginny soon...
love,
Frida
Posted by sunnydays on December 11, 2006, at 21:09:59
In reply to called ginny, posted by wishingstar on December 11, 2006, at 20:33:44
I can relate to that feeling of being afraid you will wake up and feel better and it wouldn't have been 'worth it' to call my T. But you know, ws, that is her job, and she expects calls from patients. Even if you wake up tomorrow and do feel better, it very well may be BECAUSE you called her and asked for the appt. and were trying to take care of yourself. So good job in being proactive. And don't worry if you do feel better. More to talk about, right...
(((((((((wishingstar)))))))))))
sunnydays
Posted by muffled on December 11, 2006, at 23:20:50
In reply to called ginny, posted by wishingstar on December 11, 2006, at 20:33:44
Posted by wishingstar on December 12, 2006, at 13:19:58
In reply to Re: called ginny » wishingstar, posted by sunnydays on December 11, 2006, at 21:09:59
I'm so confused because there are 2 of this same thread going on now.. I accidentally posted one on social then reposted it here, but I guess the first one got redirected too. I'll just post on this one from now on.
I called this morning and left a message with her colleague asking her to tell Ginny nevermind. I think I was overtired, as I suspected. I still dont feel good and I still do feel suicidal, but that's "normal" for me... it can wait until Thurs.
Thank you all for the nice words though.
Posted by TherapyGirl on December 12, 2006, at 18:13:15
In reply to called ginny, posted by wishingstar on December 11, 2006, at 20:33:44
I think, of course, that you did exactly the right thing. And Ginny wouldn't have offered if you were a "burden," or if she didn't think she could do it. So let her support you, okay?
GOOD FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by wishingstar on December 12, 2006, at 19:11:21
In reply to Re: called ginny » wishingstar, posted by TherapyGirl on December 12, 2006, at 18:13:15
thanks therapygirl. of course now im regretting leaving the "nevermind" message. i had a decent afternoon, and i just didnt want to go there for an appointment i asked for special, because things were "bad", and be just fine. i wouldnt go to the ER and say I was sick a week ago. I know that isnt completely irrational, but it feels right. i see her thurs anyway so it isnt a long time. oh well.
Posted by muffled on December 12, 2006, at 21:26:37
In reply to Re: called ginny » TherapyGirl, posted by wishingstar on December 12, 2006, at 19:11:21
This is the end of the thread.
Psycho-Babble Psychology | Extras | FAQ
Dr. Bob is Robert Hsiung, MD,
bob@dr-bob.org
Script revised: February 4, 2008
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/cgi-bin/pb/mget.pl
Copyright 2006-17 Robert Hsiung.
Owned and operated by Dr. Bob LLC and not the University of Chicago.