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Post by Carree on Sept 8, 2003 15:46:43 GMT -5
Well I am getting a little nervous. I have a doctor's appointment on Wednesday, I am finally after all this time going to talk to a doctor about my picking. How scary!! I made the appointment about a month ago and it has just creeped up on me. I know that this is a good thing but it still stresses me out. I will keep you updated, my appointment is at 12:45 so I will post afterwards to let you all know how it went......
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Post by ready2heal on Sept 8, 2003 17:53:32 GMT -5
good luck!!!!!! just be open and honest with the doctor. you are a VERY courages person! not everyone would be willing to talk to a doctor about this. You're going to do great!
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Post by Canuck on Sept 8, 2003 18:14:32 GMT -5
You have GUTS, Carree. And I think you'll do just fine. More likely than not, talking to someone about your problem is going to help you start on a path to recovery. And if it doesn't, you'll be able to say that you tried. Which is more than I can say for myself. Which is why I am so proud of you.
Let us all know how it goes. I'll be thinkin' 'bout you.
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Post by firegirl on Sept 8, 2003 19:15:59 GMT -5
ready and canuck are right on the money, you are so courageous! it's so hard to tell anyone about picking, it takes a strong person (like you) to reach out and make it happen. i haven't yet gathered enough guts to tell my doctor, and i truly admire you for getting help.
the only person i've ever confided in (face to face, at least) was my ex-boyfriend. it was terrible and scary at first, but once i got it all out in the open, i felt so relieved to not have the secret anymore! he was so supportive and understanding, and just having someone to talk to made everything 100% better. i know that just letting it all out to your doctor will make a huge difference in your life.
good luck, and i'll be thinking about you...
i'm gonna check these boards between my classes on wednesday, i can't wait to hear how well it went!
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Post by obnoxa on Sept 8, 2003 20:03:44 GMT -5
Good for you Carree!  It's a big step, I told my GP about it and it was a big relief. Keep us posted. |
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Post by Carree on Sept 9, 2003 8:23:43 GMT -5
Thank you everyone for your support, I had a rough night last night and to come to this board and see all of the replies to my post is a great start to a NEW day!!  I will definitely make a post after my appointment to let everyone know how it went. Although I am nervous I am also excited to finally get the help I need. Thanks again, you are the best! Carree |
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Post by Teresa =) on Sept 9, 2003 9:30:53 GMT -5
hello:D i am sorry am a late but i am really proud of u!!!really i have pass for all this before..but i didnt obey the treatment... well i did for a time so pleasse!!! . plis take care and follow the treatment!!! is an opportunity u dont have always !!! and it ivnolves the motivation.. the necesity whatever...of the "first time" lol.... here is me starting another treatment i have been on sicology treatment and yesterday we did group theraphy it was very interesting and i discover new things of the human´s behaivor .... anyway tell me how is going!!!!and all the support! kisses Teresa |
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Post by Canuck on Sept 9, 2003 18:17:04 GMT -5
Thought about you today, Carree. I hope that everything went okay!
XOXOXOX
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Post by Carree on Sept 10, 2003 8:17:28 GMT -5
Well my appointment is today at 12:45, I was going to post the minute I got back to work to let everyone know how it went but my brother-in-law's grandma passed away and I offered to cook something for tomorrow so I need to go shopping after my appointment. I promise I will post sometime today though. I'm getting a little anxious.......almost excited! |
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Post by Carree on Sept 10, 2003 15:51:57 GMT -5
Wow, I wish I would have done that before. My doctor was so supportive. She had heard of CSP before and she said that they don't have a cure - which we all know!! But she also said that many people with CSP, myself included, don't want to talk about it so they haven't been able to really get many results on different medicines or treatments and how they work. She even called another doctor, a psychologist, to get his opinion. I was impressed , then she changed my medicine from Celexa to Effexor. My husband and I are trying to get pregnant so the medicines available for me are limited. She also gave me a topical antibiotic to help with my sores, and suggested I go to therapy or at least exercise to try to relieve some of my stress. I will keep everyone posted on my progress with the new meds. My fingers are crossed, I finally think I may be getting somewhere!! Carree |
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Post by anon,irresp. on Sept 10, 2003 23:01:36 GMT -5
congrats for going.
that is true about us not wanting to talk about it.
i have only gone during emergencies, and to inuire about plastic surgery.
the dermatologist acted almos like a psychologist: she said other people do worse things, its not that bad. she said it so assertively,,,is sounded so convincing and obvious. it was obvious that she knows the disease.she knows the amount of guilt it brings.
the plastic surgeon...also said its not that bad.
thats prob cause i was crying. its tough for me to talk about it with a health professional...so i breack down and cry.
i did see a psychologist. she did also give me advice: about the rubber band around the wrist to snap out of it. also a lot of destressing techniques. she had a handout. you know about looking at a pimple,,,resisting...more and more.....its kind of therapy where u face the problem.....and resist...but u do it consciously every day at set times. i didn't do it for too long,,,,,,,,but that's what i try to do with actual situations.....i try to resit....
good luck Carree
ps. what cream did they give u?
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Post by tellohvision on Sept 11, 2003 13:32:27 GMT -5
be careful with effexor, i was happy with it for a while, but then it kinda seemed to just stop working. also it made my picking much WORSE and it gave me really really intense nightmares.
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Post by Teresa =) on Sept 11, 2003 13:46:39 GMT -5
hey Carre I am so happy all the things were so great...!!!!! well... the doctor dermatologist gaved to me sme cortisona so heal my skin...and was very good in fact  ...I am so please u talk good with ur doctor and she was able to understand and help u!! good luck and all and with the babY!! if ur baby will be a girl put my name! lol j/k best wishes Teresa |
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Post by Carree on Sept 11, 2003 13:48:35 GMT -5
Thanks for the info, I had some really strange dreams with Celexa also. It worked for me, for my depression and anxiety....I don't know if it would have worked for the picking it made me too tired. That is why the doctor decided to change it, so that I could take a higher dose without being a zombie! We'll see, this is my third medication. The first one she prescribed after I told her about the picking.
Anon- the topical antibiotic is called Clindamycin, never heard of it before, hopefully it will help with my old sores and with new acne on my face. My doctor said it won't help with the blackheads but I'm going to try the Neutragena stuff for those and see what happens.
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Post by Canuck on Sept 11, 2003 19:48:09 GMT -5
Carree,
Looks to me like you've made a BIG step. Congrats to you! Honestly, I can't imagine being as brave as you. Hopefully, I'll be so gutsy sooner rather than later.
Good luck with everything! Let us know how it's working out.
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...I am so please u talk good with ur doctor and she was able to understand and help u!!