How do I say the right thing to my doctor?

Hi Taylomee,

Before going to your appointment make a list of things you need to discuss. Refer to this list whilst there otherwise you may go in and come out without saying what you actually wanted to say. Be open minded.
Your doctor will most likely refer you to counselling - be open minded - I too was very cynical and disliked this route but it brought about amazing results regarding phobia issues and confidence. I also did a course of CBT which I now would highly recommend.
Your doctor may prescribe antidepressants for anxiety issues rathern than benzodiazepams, mainly because xanax are addictive and for short term use only. Anxiety is usually related to stress and depression.
Please do not worry about how you sound to your doctor what is more important is that you are able to tell him/her how you are feeling. Your appointment is about YOU not about what he/she thinks. Now make that appointment... and please update us afterwards.

Aud

You being so young might be a problem with the doctor but if you went to a strictly mental health doctor they would know what to give you, most of them dont offer thereapy just meds. So be yourself with some control but they must see how you really are so dont fake anything, they dont want to give anyone something they might over use in the wrong way.But therapy would be up to you not them. But it wont hurt if that helps. I know from experince talking to just 1 person would help me.And dont share them with anyone I mean your pills, because they have different chemistry than you and they wouldnt be under doctors care. Good luck I hope it all works out for you.

age sometimes does matter, and sometimes not at all depends on the doctor. Most mental health clinics are free to go too if your parents arent willing to pay for it, or just cant afford it. Check where you live and see what is free for you to go,(public clinic) you do have to show you are a student or not working to get the free meds. And those places dont offer counseling , to them it's just another client and they see $ signs. Let your Doctor evaluate you by what you have told him about your symptoms and be honest so they can treat you currectly.I can bet you -you wont get xanax but that's OK because there are other things that can work for you, remember everyone is different with different chemistry.But also remember to tell your doctor what the meds do for you and too you that's important very important. Hey I'm only trying to help. Ive had alot of trail and errors dealing with meds and doctors thinking they know what's best for us.Take care, I hope you find what's best for you.Keyword... Symptoms.

Hello. taylor. Be up front with your doctor. Tell him much the same what you wrote here. Its simple, effective and you'll be fine. Regards, pledge

Hi Taylor,

You just need to be yourself and stop worring what the doctor thinks of you. He needs to see you as you are so he can make the right diagnostic and decide what med you need for anxiety.

Smileyhappy

Dear Taylor,
Hey there. You have already received some awesome advice. I just wanted to add... try not to appear too nervous. Like Pledge said... just be upfront and honest. You are young, but young people have issues with anxiety too. Who knows what he'll do. You can only go and see. I just wanted to encourage you too to be open minded about counseling. I said the same thing to my doctor. That I didn't want to talk to strangers and go to counseling. But it's the best thing that you can do. It will make you feel soo much better. I know. Not trying to preach to you. Just sharing with you. And letting you know to be prepared that he may want you to do this. He may not. But he may. Anyway, I wish you nothing but peace and happiness and hope everything works out for you hon. We are here for you if you need us. You take care and let us know how it works out, ok? Best wishes. Ruth