Seven Action Items to Begin Recovery from an Anxiety Disorder
- If you work for a company, find out about your benefits
- FMLA
- Short Term Disability
- Co-Pay for Psychologist visits
- Co-Pay for Psychiatrist visits
- Ask about free resources
- Visit your primary care physician
- Make a list of all your symptoms
- Make a list of all your questions
- Take all recommended tests
- Get your blood work done
- If everything comes back negative…
- Ask for a referral to a psychologist
- Ask for a referral to a psychiatrist
- For women: Visit your OB/GYN
- Make a list of all your symptoms
- Make a list of all your questions
- Take all recommended tests (if any additional)
- If everything comes back negative
- Ask for a referral to a psychologist
- Ask for a referral to a psychiatrist
- It is extremely important to trust your doctors.
- Ask family and friends for recommendations
- If you do not trust your doctor, switch!
- Make an appointment with the Psychologist
- Make a list of all your symptoms
- Make a list of all your questions
- Be open and honest
- Follow your instincts
- Follow advice
- Ask for a referral to a psychiatrist
- Make an appointment with the Psychiatrist
- Make a list of all your symptoms
- Make a list of all your questions
- Be open and honest
- Follow instructions
- Ask for a number where he/she can be reached after hours
- Keep track of your symptoms, side effects and any other feelings
- Get well and live a full life!
