Doctors (again)

[adrienmundi]

Doctors freak me out; I've never liked going to see them. This might go back to the hazy, hazy memory I have as a kid, literally running and screaming in a doctor's office before finally being caught and given a shot (I was likely two or three at the time).

It's more complicated for me now, with the hormones and the like. I haven't seen a doctor since begining taking them (I did all the research myself, and am self-medicating). I worry about having to explain all this to an unprepared doctor, and worry about the potential judgement and disapproval of a medical professional. I also worry about the potential consequences of that disapproval and judgement, should they beome actual. However, I can also see potential benefits from a good working relationship with a nonjudgemental doctor. The doses, or mix, of drugs may be not quite right for my body/metabolism, or may not be the best method for obtaining the results for which I'm looking.

So, anyone have any advice to offer, other than, "Just do it"?

Comments

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I have a feeling that you should probably prepare yourself for a lecture from whichever doctor you choose to see. If you are reluctant to go to a maintstream physician, would you consider seeing a holistic or naturopath? They could probably give you councel at the VERY least.