Posted by Tamar on June 20, 2005, at 4:25:44
In reply to Re: Women’s things (****possible trigger****), posted by shrinking violet on June 19, 2005, at 21:01:42
> Hi Tamar,
>
> I don't have much advice, as I have this problem myself, but I just wanted you to know that you are understood and not alone. I never said anything to my doc(s) about how triggering these sort of tests are for me (flashbacks, etc), and have been evading them for a couple of years now. I'll probably have to disclose it at some point, but even then I'll still have to deal with it and have it done.....Thanks sv. It's so good to know I'm not alone in this! I've never said anything to my docs either, though when I refused the postpartum exam I'm pretty sure the doctor had a good idea as to why.
> Again, I'm sorry I don't have any advice other than try to discuss your situation with your doc and if nothing else, he/she may be able to make the situation somewhat less traumatic for you (I hope).
I think you're right; I should probably say something about it. I'd like to find a way of saying it without actually having to think about it! Maybe I can write something down and ask the doctor to read it.
> Take care,
> svYou take care too.
Tamar
poster:Tamar
thread:515584
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/psycho/20050615/msgs/515864.html