I finally went for the ECG. It was normal, so I’ll be on Effexor soon.
I didn’t know that an ECG involved lying back with your baps out. It felt like a date. I tried to preserve my modesty with the subtle use of cupping, but there was spillage. Very unladylike.
An inordinate amount of psychiatric appointments lately. One tomorrow. Then I am meeting the new CPN. Is it stupid that I’m scared?
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I was really scared the first time I met my CPN ‘cos I just didn’t know what to expect plus I hate having to discuss my various issues with complete strangers who are taking notes! Its good the ECG was normal tho.
No, it’s not stupid. But think that the more appointment you have now the more time for yourself you’ll have later.
lol! I know what you mean about the “declothing”. I had an ECG in casualty last year and had a minor arguement with the nurse about taking my top off. We compromised on some under the top action, but i still felt like i should give her my number afterwards. I’m supposed to be having another ECG, but have been procrastinating. Hoping desperately that i will wake up one morning with a body like Elle Mcpherson, and can rip my shirt off inappropriately when asked….
I always get scared when I meet new mh people, I suppose you dont really know what to expect or how they will run the session. Hannah X
Realised I missed the point of my comment altogether yesterday…just wanted to wish you extra good luck today, I hope it all goes well (or as well as psychiatric appointments can go!)
Ironically I got my trousers off in hospital last month when it turned out I really didn’t need to! that wasn’t embarrassing AT ALL. To be fair, a nurse had told me to, but the consultant wan’t to know that.
Put a smile on his face, anyway.
I was on Effexor for 6 months in 2005.
I have never had a ECG.
Does that say something about our health care system?
I have done ECGs on other people though. You know… in work, like that, you really, really don’t think much about the other person’s body. But even me KNOWING this, I still would feel really awkward about taking my top off in these conditions. Even if I have like no boobs anyway. Probably because of that. Heh.
I take ECG’s on my patients daily. I assure you, the healthcare professionals are more interested in the tracing than your chest xXx