I really enjoyed the comments on yesterday’s post! From (thankfully) correcting me on some harsh language, to sharing your agreement or disagreement with Roth’s view, I learned from everybody. I may even be changing my views, which is cool.
I know that I could write a completely non-controversial blog and things would be dandy, but I like being open, honest, and stimulating discussion. That means there will be disagreement and controversy, but hopefully also deeper thinking, empathy and education.
I will say that I can’t handle too many serious posts like that at a time. I know that it’s impossible to please everyone, and those posts can take a lot out of me. I just need a little breather with some non-controversial discussion for a little bit.
Good talk.:)
Appointment Day
Yesterday was appointment day! I had an appointment with my new therapist, my OB/GYN, and my hair lady.
My therapist is awessommeeee. I’ve seen a few over the years, and this one may be my favorite. It was only my first visit but she has already provided some really helpful insight and changed the way I think about certain situations. Three cheers for mental health!
2. The OB/GYN I saw is awesome too! I got some blood work done and the standard well woman. She was on time (unheard of!) and really listened to me. I also requested to get weighed backwards. This was seriously NO big deal – the nurse was like “yeah sure” and it took 3 seconds. I haven’t weighed myself in over six months, and I didn’t want a number to get in the way of any mental progress I’m making. Three cheers for great doctors!
3. My hair lady. Well it’s the same one I’ve gone to since I was 11 (minus that Dallas stint) and I was glad to be back. She even taught me how to get big loose curls using a straightener! I will try this myself and do a tutorial if I can figure it out. The new do:
- When was the last time you had all your appointments? Doc? Dentist? Hair?
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I wish I made all of my appt’s on the same day! I got my hair done on Monday, the dentist in November (?? I think), and a lady doctor visit afew weeks ago. I need to schedule them all together!
Hi Clare
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Thank you
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I’m terrified of the gyno so your positive review gives me hope that it’s not as bad as I constantly convince myself it is.
PLEASE do a hair tutorial!
Not bad at all!! Takes less than 5 min!
I always make all my appointments in the same day too. It gets them over with so I don’t have to deal with them spread out since appointments usually stress me out. That’s a really great suggestion for being weighed backwards. It’s something I should probably do next time I go to the doctor. I haven’t weighed myself since September and I don’t plan on starting anytime soon.
such pretty hair!
My gyn is awesome too- very lucky
I haven’t weighed myself in years and get weighed backward all the time. The nurses at my GP and my GYN must get this a lot because they don’t even question it.
As for your post yesterday- whether I agree with you is neither here nor there, really. I will say, I like your blog a whole lot more when you write real, honest and thoughtful posts. However, I know they take a lot out of you. I always feel the same way after an intense post.
You look beautiful! Great post yesterday- completely relate to a lot of what you said… I’m struggling with some of the same things and also seeing a new therapist!
Miss you meg!! We should catch up! Are you still traveling to Houston these days!?
I NEED an appointment day…working full time makes it SO EASY to just push all of those appointments off…EEK! Not healthy I know, so I guess it’s time to suck it up and schedule some appointments
TOTALLY – I didn’t get ANY of that stuff done when I worked full time in Dallas!!
I love the serious posts, but the lighthearted ones are just as fun to read. Good therapists, OB/GYNs, and hair dressers make all the difference in the world. I’ve hd some traumatizing hair appointments and some BAD lady doctors. Soooo not fun.
Oh man…I need an appointment day but i hate doctors and have been putting off several much needed appointments…
Oh how nice it would be to knock out all of my appointments in one day! I think I would feel super productive. CUTE hair!!!
Your hair looks gorgeous! I enjoy your serious posts, but really love seeing your outfits, meals and all the day to day stuff.
Ah I’m jealous, I’ve never seen an obgyn that I liked much. I’ve also seen two therapists and disliked both, which definitely put me off of therapy, not a good thing! Love your hair though!
I love your hair! I went to my therapist yesterday too. Oh, anxiety, it’s always a bundle of fun! ;P
I started seeing a therapist again, about a month ago, and it’s been wonderful! Slowly, but surely we’re getting into my issues with eating and food. It’s hardwork, but I can already see the fruit it’s bearing!
I had a lot of patients at my former job who would ask to be weighed backwards. I understand their request more now
So thank you!
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I think I am always going to ask to be weighed backwards from now on. I have chosen not to weigh myself the last few times I have gone to my parents’ house, even though the scale stares at me. I just don’t care anymore. When my clothes fit and I feel good, my weight is right.
perfect attitude!
How did you go about choosing your therapist? I saw a therapist as a kid when my parents divorced & as an early teen when I developed an eating disorder & I tried out a free campus counselor in college, but none really felt right. It always felt forced, scripted, stiff – just generally uncomfortable (& like they were judging me). Now, as an adult, I feel completely overwhelmed with where to even begin looking (health insurance providers? random internet search? community center?) if I do decide to try out the therapist route again…
And, I agree it was really nice of the gyno office to be so cool with you wanting to get weighed while standing backwards. Because scale numbers can thwart my mood so badly, I just look away when the number pops up.
And as much as I generally dislike going to the dr., I do always feel so good about myself and accomplished when I knock out those appts. I actually took care of nearly all my appts. within the last 2 months. I try to clump them together to get them all outta the way at once and so it’s easier to keep track.
I got a recommendation from a friend! That’s always been best for me.
But, other than that, you should be able to look up providers in your area on your insurance co’s website. (Or just another website if you don’t have insurance – google it). You can usually get reviews of them.
But truly, a recommendation is best! I was referred to this one from a reader/friend actually!
I envy you for not weighing yourself in 6 months. I hope to be able to say that one day; it’s my biggest struggle that I want to be FREE of!
Oh gosh… I have had so many appointments this year already! I’ve already seen the doctor, dentist and eye doctor more than once each! Luckily I really like them all and nothing super bad
I even brought a notebook with me to my last doctors appointment to make notes and my doctor even made some notes in it… I thought that was pretty funny.
Hi Claire!
I’m the social media specialist for Life Fitness (and frequent visitor but not comment-er on your blog). Just wanted to say THANKS for helping to spread the word on the SoFit/Augie’s Quest fundraiser!!
No problem!!
Sounds like a busy day but good for your overall health!
I really avoid the gynecologist like the plague, which is a shame, I know. I wish I could find a doctor who was really willing to listen to me and not just write me a prescription for birth control. Blah.
I am in SERIOUS need of several appointments! Feel like I should probably take an entire week off work just for that alone! ugh!
eeeek!! i have my first gyno exam in a few weeks and IM SCARED!! glad to know it isn’t so bad…i’m just embarassed about letting a stranger down there if you know what i mean!!
Yeah! It’s never been that Awkward for me! It is their job after all. And we just make small talk during it!
Clare – I do the same thing! I never look at the scale – I’ve been doing this for about five years now, once my doctors and mom recommended that I stop doing it (I would FREAK OUT during my ‘recovery’ stage in high school if I saw that the scale nudged upwards, even a little bit. Plus, even something small like having a glass of water before getting weighed can make a difference!) I have no idea how much I weigh, but I go by how my clothes fit, and how I feel. Even when I see a scale at the gym – I don’t go anywhere near it. It’s kind of my personal way of “empowering” myself, and I always give myself a little pat on the back for not caving to the temptation
Aaaaand, I just put an end to my growing-out-my-hair mission by chopping off about six inches off the back. “Stagged, angled bob” is what the stylist called it, and I’m totally in love!