Anxiety and Conversion Disorder

[Summertime1978]

I was dignosed with Conversion Disorder, PTSD, and Anxiety Disorder in March of this year. I started to see signs of improvement, my speach started getting better and my moblity seemed to get better. I am still having issues with weakness in my left side, my left leg still drags, my memory I still struggle with it. Most recent happening are uncontrolable muscle spasm "fits" and my right arm and hand are shaking.......I have started therapy once a week and we have only scratched the surface, so says my therapist. I see the Pycotrapic Med doctor on Wednesday, I am hoping that she can give me more insight and help me with my anxiety............I have never seen a doctor of this type is there anything or any questions that I should prepare for.......I am very nervous about the appointment.

[Summertime1978]

Thank you for your kind words, I don't know why I am so dang nervous about my appointment. Several years ago I worked with behaviorally challenged teenages for a living, I would be with them when they seen the doctor. I geuss it has to do with I am still in denial that this is really happening. It is hard to swallow for me, I was a work-o-holic....never set still. Now daily activities are a challenge.

[mammo]

Try not to be nervous, they will ask you questions and you just need to be very honest with them.  Once you get in there, you will be fine.  They understand all of this and will ask questions to help you to open up with them.  By learning all about who you are and what you are feeling emotionally helps them to determine the best medication for your needs.  Therapy is a great tool for determining the cause of your issues and teaching you how to cope better.  It's all great stuff and we've all been there, so know you're not alone. These types of doctors see people like us every day all day long, so you can feel comfortable with them. I wish you all the best and take it one step at a time.