Pause, check-in with yourself, and answer appropriately
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (175667)
Boise, Idaho
June 12, 2025 6:41pm CST
I had a phone call from the doctor who saw me today lastnight about 9p. He wanted to know if I would be able to see him at 9a. instead of the scheduled 3p. In times gone by I would have changed it. But, no. I made the appointment time for when I knew I'd be okay having someone come in. I have social anxiety and have had to make some changes in my life because of it. So, now, instead of doing whatever people want me to do, I am taking care of myself and doing what I want. Not what others want of me to make their lives easier. So I pause, check-in with myself, and then answer appropriately. It's good mental health.
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4 responses
@LindaOHio (190998)
• United States
14h
I feel the same way. I get very anxious waiting for people, even the Meals on Wheels volunteers.
@FourWalls (75620)
• United States
16h
I so agree with you, and that applies to physical as well as mental health. I got “overheated” yesterday because I forgot things (like I’m old, it’s hot, and I don’t have the stamina and heat tolerance at 65 that I did at 25). Your doctor is a vitally important person in your healthcare, but I think the singular most important person in your healthcare is yourself!!
@JudyEv (355749)
• Rockingham, Australia
19h
It's good that you're taking care of yourself in this way.
@Ineeddentures (4021)
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20h
Yes indeed
You do have to do what is right for you .
And if it is good for your mental health then it's even better.
