Going to the doctor tomorrow, just looking for some support.

[byemebyeme]

Hello all,

I'm just really looking for some support right now, my Dad made a doctor appointment for me and it's tomorrow. Last week in therapy after my session, I ended up going back so I would be safe. Long story short, my therapist was really concerned and called my Dad.
All this really makes me wish I never reached out to anyone :/

But anyway, I have to go get blood work done tomorrow. I'm just really uneasy about the questions they'll probably ask and them seeing my scars when they take the blood and everything. I hate people knowing, I hate talking about it. My therapist said he hopes I can be honest with them, but I can't really imagine myself doing so no matter how much I know I should. Besides the fact that I've taught myself to be quiet for so long that I barely have any words anymore, I really don't even know HOW I feel. I'm so good at being quiet that I've forgotten how to speak up.

If anyone can give me their experiences (I'm sure this is asked all the time, sorry) or just some support that would be great.

Thanks,
Madison

[Stellata]

That's what you say, then, Madison. That you struggle with words, you don't know how you really feel, and that you're so used to keeping quiet that speaking up is disorientating and frightening perhaps for you.

Your therapist clearly cares about you and you trust him. There's no reason why your doctor should be any different.

[NeverBetter]

when ever ive had bloods done they never say a hink about my scars they just turn a blind eye and chat away

[PassedExpectations]

i haven't had the problem with arms, but when i went to the doctor for a general exam and she had to look over my stomach, she didn't say anything. just asked afterwards if i needed any antiseptics. but she was an actual doctor. i wouldn't imagine a nurse would ask much.