Are you discredited by regular doctors

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Are you not being taken serious? discredited because you have anxiety or depression?

Im getting frustrated with my reg prim doctor he is well aware of my anxiety/depression. I do not see him for those issues (have another doc 4 that) I seen him few months ago because my overall health was falling apart. High blood pressure/cholesterol/prediabetes which I have taken steps in changing my lifestyle completely through diet, excercise and meRAB. After taken off 25lbs i told him i basically hurt all over and had nurabness, tightness in my left arm/legs he said my sypmtoms were typical of that of someone who was depressed. I was upset he wrote off how I was feeling when expecially im at risk for heart attack/stroke. Today I go in and told him I was getting chest pains on and off nothing that needed immed medical attention. he said nothing. I just feel because I have anxiety/depression he does not take me seriously. I mean I can tell difference between panic attacks and real chest pains I have been dealing with this long enough. I wish i didnt have to mention my anxiety because I am disabled due to it and when they ask questions like where do ya work and what kind of insurance do ya have..im stuck and tired of no one listening to me.
 
My Doc is pretty good - listens to ME and takes the time. Why not ask your "other" doc for a refferral to a different physician?
 
I understand the feeling. Sometimes it really IS the anxiety causing the problem, but I hate to be written off simply because I have anxiety. I've had stomach problems recently, and my doctor is sure it's anxiety.

Maybe it's time to find another primary care physician. It's important to have a good relationship with your doctor. "Doctor shopping" is frustrating, but worth it in the long run.

Oh, and congrats on the lifestyle changes you have made. I hope you are able to figure out why you're feeling ill and get some relief. Good luck!
 
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