Posted by Ed_uk on October 11, 2004, at 8:59:42
In reply to Re: new to psychobabble, posted by Daniel Woodfield on October 11, 2004, at 7:27:37
Hello!
I'm really glad you replied because i just got to a computer in the pharmacy block. It would be nice if you would send me a babble mail with your mobile no. then i could send you a message to cheer you up- who knows it might work! I'm not sure how to read babblemail though because i've never got one- hope you can explain. Don't worry, i won't call you out of the blue because i know it might make you nervous.
I'm really glad i don't get the social phobia anymore, it's a very lonely place to be. When you have an appointment you feel less lonely but it doesn't last,you need good friends to make you feel better in the long run, at least i do. You need someone who's understanding and who doesn't judge you (ie. probably a girl!) With social anxiety it can be so difficult to make friends in the first place.
I don't think what you did was odd at all, it can be easier to talk to a doctor or a career advisor because you don't need to worry so much about what to say. When you're with friends you try to think of something to say so that people will like you but you don't need to do that at the docs so it's more relaxing. You'll usually get asked the same questions that you've answered before- esp at the psychiatrist. Each time you answer them you end up saying a bit more about yourself.
Please can you tell me a bit more about your symptoms and the things that worry you most. Did you diagnose yourself with social anxiety or was it your GP?
I'm glad you're feeling a little bit calmer. Maybe you'll improve more over the next few days. I really hope you do.What subject are you doing by the way? What year are you in? I'm in the second year but I would have been in the third year. I was hospitalised for depression when i was 18 so i've been a year behind ever since.
Today has been an ok day. Had a lecture on drug toxicity this morning and one on infectious disease. This afternoon we had a lecture about synaptic transmission in the brain.
I've only got a few close friends on my course because i prefer to know a few people well rather than know everyone a bit, it's nice to know that if you're not there you will be missed!I didn't think you rambled at all in your post, not as much as i did about escitalopram anyway!
Please reply soon(when you have time) Ed
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