My doctor doesn't believe I have social anxiety?

[amberlove833]

I explained my social anxiety in my last post. I went to the doctor, and he turned me away. Why? I don't know. I was explaining my situation, and he laughed and said "were all a little social phobic." and he also mentioned he doesn't deal with anxiety or depression, maybe he just doesn't know how to answer my needs since he said he doesn't deal with those kinds of issues? I'm 17 and I still go to a pediatrician. Maybe it's time to go to the regular doctor. Maybe they will listen... -_-

[mid]

Your doctor may see your physical symptoms of social anxiety as normal based upon his view of medical events. The fact that he does not deal with anxiety or depression means you will need to learn as much as you can to help your self naturally.
Listen to your self, write in a journal and look for the patterns in your thinking.

Best wishes.

[cagedbutterfly]

I explained my social anxiety in my last post. I went to the doctor, and he turned me away. Why? I don't know. I was explaining my situation, and he laughed and said "were all a little social phobic." and he also mentioned he doesn't deal with anxiety or depression, maybe he just doesn't know how to answer my needs since he said he doesn't deal with those kinds of issues? I'm 17 and I still go to a pediatrician. Maybe it's time to go to the regular doctor. Maybe they will listen... -_-

I myself haven't been diagnosed but I know the fear...my husband doesn't understated...it's very hard living this way...I need help any suggestions??

[Lin]

It is very difficult if your Dr isn't understanding and helping you. Like you say, better to find someone who does understand.
My doctor is really good and been with me through all of my bouts of depression over past 28 years and I would find it very difficult if he did not understand and get me the help I need when I do. You are so young you should get help so can enjoy your life.


My doctor is a man and he says no man understands women's problems or depression unless they are medically trained. So unless your husband has a medical background or had depression himself, he will find it very difficult to understand and help.
My husband is really struggling this time after over 2 years and has just agreed to go on two mental health courses about recovery and helping someone, so that he can try to understand and also try to help me instead of adding to the pressure in my head.
So you are not alone at having a husband who does not help or understand. After 28 years lately I have seen hatred in his eyes when I flip and I have offered to move out so many tines but he always stops us going too far when he realises what is happening and realises that it is my illness not our relationship.

[Judie]

I explained my social anxiety in my last post. I went to the doctor, and he turned me away. Why? I don't know. I was explaining my situation, and he laughed and said "were all a little social phobic." and he also mentioned he doesn't deal with anxiety or depression, maybe he just doesn't know how to answer my needs since he said he doesn't deal with those kinds of issues? I'm 17 and I still go to a pediatrician. Maybe it's time to go to the regular doctor. Maybe they will listen... -_-

Well you certainly should find a Dr. that does understand about anxiety.Why all Drs aren't more knowledgable is beyond me, especially a Pediatrician seeing that anxiety is very common in school age children.

[Loohna]

This is one of the biggest fears that has been preventing me from going to see a doctor. I don't have a family doctor, so I would have to find one, and I'm terrified that they either wouldn't be able to help me, or wouldn't believe me or something. I don't know what I would do if that happened, it's taken me so long to work up the courage to find someone to go to. Anyways, I would suggest maybe going to a therapist or a general doctor instead of a pediatrician

[Judie]

This is one of the biggest fears that has been preventing me from going to see a doctor. I don't have a family doctor, so I would have to find one, and I'm terrified that they either wouldn't be able to help me, or wouldn't believe me or something. I don't know what I would do if that happened, it's taken me so long to work up the courage to find someone to go to. Anyways, I would suggest maybe going to a therapist or a general doctor instead of a pediatrician

Loohna, Perhaps when scouting for a new DR you may want to look at the younger DRS as Med schools now emphasize Mind/Body Connections. Here in the U.S. we have D.O's which are DRS of Osteopath, which are medical DRS but their emphasis is more on the mind and body and how they connect to one another ( aka Anxiety Disorders )

[ItsBrett]

If he doesn't deal with anxiety or depression I don't believe for one minute he would ever begin to understand it. I agree with Judie, you should find yourself a new (younger) doctor.

[NixonRulz]

It is very difficult if your Dr isn't understanding and helping you. Like you say, better to find someone who does understand.
My doctor is really good and been with me through all of my bouts of depression over past 28 years and I would find it very difficult if he did not understand and get me the help I need when I do. You are so young you should get help so can enjoy your life.

My doctor is a man and he says no man understands women's problems or depression unless they are medically trained. So unless your husband has a medical background or had depression himself, he will find it very difficult to understand and help.
My husband is really struggling this time after over 2 years and has just agreed to go on two mental health courses about recovery and helping someone, so that he can try to understand and also try to help me instead of adding to the pressure in my head.
So you are not alone at having a husband who does not help or understand. After 28 years lately I have seen hatred in his eyes when I flip and I have offered to move out so many tines but he always stops us going too far when he realises what is happenings and realises that it is my illness not our relationship.

For Better or worse

Your husband is "the man"

You should be so lucky

I'm in the same boat

My wife for some reason digs me way more than any issue I have ever had.