Re: Social Security Question

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 10/29/01 9:57:41 AM Eastern Standard Time,

kittibabies@... writes:

> Right now, I'm looking at a full bottle of xanax, oxxycontin,

> vicoden, ambien, and they all seem inviting. Help, sommeone give me

>

Hi , first, stay out of the pill bottle unless you take them explicitly

for the purpose they were intended.

Second, I'm sorry for all of your current problems, I have never had a mental

examination, at least to my knowledge, but I would like to make an

observation.

The benchmark for any mental exam would to check for the three fundamental

things of anyone's current mental state. Any exam would determine a. that you

know who you are. b. also it would be determined that you knew why you were

there. c. And then it would be determined that you knew when it was (like the

day, date, year, how old you are. etc.

There would surely be a review of medications, dosage, frequency,

interaction, etc.

I wouldn't worry about being nervous, it should be the examiners job to put

you at ease. It would also be the examiners job to place you under a level of

stress to observe you reaction at a new and different stress level.

My bet would be that of every 1000 mental examinations 999 were judged to be

mentally competent, so relax and think clearly, as best as you can, and have

the confidence that you can handle this little hurdle easily.

Best wishes, Poncho - GA

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 10/29/01 9:57:41 AM Eastern Standard Time,

kittibabies@... writes:

> Right now, I'm looking at a full bottle of xanax, oxxycontin,

> vicoden, ambien, and they all seem inviting. Help, sommeone give me

>

Hi , first, stay out of the pill bottle unless you take them explicitly

for the purpose they were intended.

Second, I'm sorry for all of your current problems, I have never had a mental

examination, at least to my knowledge, but I would like to make an

observation.

The benchmark for any mental exam would to check for the three fundamental

things of anyone's current mental state. Any exam would determine a. that you

know who you are. b. also it would be determined that you knew why you were

there. c. And then it would be determined that you knew when it was (like the

day, date, year, how old you are. etc.

There would surely be a review of medications, dosage, frequency,

interaction, etc.

I wouldn't worry about being nervous, it should be the examiners job to put

you at ease. It would also be the examiners job to place you under a level of

stress to observe you reaction at a new and different stress level.

My bet would be that of every 1000 mental examinations 999 were judged to be

mentally competent, so relax and think clearly, as best as you can, and have

the confidence that you can handle this little hurdle easily.

Best wishes, Poncho - GA

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 10/29/01 9:57:41 AM Eastern Standard Time,

kittibabies@... writes:

> Right now, I'm looking at a full bottle of xanax, oxxycontin,

> vicoden, ambien, and they all seem inviting. Help, sommeone give me

>

Hi , first, stay out of the pill bottle unless you take them explicitly

for the purpose they were intended.

Second, I'm sorry for all of your current problems, I have never had a mental

examination, at least to my knowledge, but I would like to make an

observation.

The benchmark for any mental exam would to check for the three fundamental

things of anyone's current mental state. Any exam would determine a. that you

know who you are. b. also it would be determined that you knew why you were

there. c. And then it would be determined that you knew when it was (like the

day, date, year, how old you are. etc.

There would surely be a review of medications, dosage, frequency,

interaction, etc.

I wouldn't worry about being nervous, it should be the examiners job to put

you at ease. It would also be the examiners job to place you under a level of

stress to observe you reaction at a new and different stress level.

My bet would be that of every 1000 mental examinations 999 were judged to be

mentally competent, so relax and think clearly, as best as you can, and have

the confidence that you can handle this little hurdle easily.

Best wishes, Poncho - GA

[Guest guest]

hi Kaaren: I had to go through one of those exams myself, and there is

nothing to be nervous about. The doctor's are great and very understanding.

Just be yourself and you should have no problem. I was approved by soc

security 3 weeks after I saw their doctors. And as far as the pills go, don't

let your doctor or anyone else make you feel that bad you are a great person

its not your fault that you have CP. I have a 13 year old daughter who was

diagnosed with CP three years ago and I know how the doctors can be hang in

there okay and email me if you want okay denise. dcp46914@... Take care

and good luck on Wendsday

[Guest guest]

,

Your doc is a butthead and it is ok to be pissed off and have the urge to

sqeeze his head off at this point. I think that he probably is either

avoiding you or just plain does not want to deal with you at this point as

then he would have to give rational answers as to why he does not think you

have CP and frankly that takes alot of energy sometimes ( and thinking !). .

The best thing at this point is to draw a line in the sand and move on. I

think the fact that you are scheduled for your SS exam this week is perfect

timing. SS will want to see how your illness ( whether or not it is CP or

any other physicial condition ) has affected your emotional state. Don't be

embarressed or ashamed that you are a bit on edge ( I like to call it,

riding the broom past the speed limit myself, ask my husband, he will tell

you ) as they need to see that this has affected your ability to work from a

physical amd mental standpoint. I would not bash the physician when you go

for the exam, I would just answer all of their questions ( they will want to

know the progression of what has happened your S & S's and some other medical

stuff ), but they will mostly be interested on how this has affected you

from a mental standpoint. I would not mention anything about what your

doctor believes or does not believe and if they ask just tell them that you

don't think that your physician has your best interest at heart and that

under the Patient Bill of Rights, you feel that you have not always been

afforded a complete and adequate evaluation ( if your pancreatis status is

questioned ). Most of the professionals that do these evals are either

psychologists ( who are not Physicians' and sometimes don't kow a lot about

medicial stuff ) but the MD's pyshciatrists do. There are good psychologist

out there that know alot about medical stuff but that is because they have

been doing it for a while and have learned. But my point is that they are

more concerned about how your physicial conditions and limitations (

regardless of the cause ) has affected you psychologically. Just don't BASH

your doc verbally alot, ( that turns off the examiniers ), but

professionally state that you really feel he does not have your best

intertest at heart. It is OK to cry and it is OK to be angry and it is OK to

verbalize things while you are there. That may even help your case. And it

is OK for them to know that you have educated yourself about your condition

and that you have dealt with this for a long time. They also need to know

how this has affected your family life. They will probably have you complete

this mega page report that asks all kinds of questions ( some are pretty

funny ). Don't be nervous, and it is ok that they know that YOU really

don't think you are capable of working ( or you would of been there by now

! ).

Now,,, about those bottles of pills..........! I know that you won't do

anything stupid with them, you are just rightfully mad. I am sure others on

this site have been thru the exam themselves, maybe they will have other

advise for you. I will be thinking of you on Wednesday, keep us posted. I

know it is hard not to be pissed at your doc but TRY to relax a little so

the pancreas does not get flared up and cause you more misery. I know easier

said than done.

I too, have had a rough 24 hours, now started bleeding from places that I

should not be. I called my GI doc today ( I am suppose to try to work for 3

hours today). Still waiting for GI doc to call and he always calls back at

5 pm. Do they think our bodies go on hold and stop functioning and being in

pain till they call back ? I just don't get it , you know ? Well we will

see how far I get and if my body starts talking to me again, it's home we

stay.

Please take care,

Lily

Social Security Question

> I have a social security mental examination scheduled for this

> Wednesday, October 31st. Has anyone ever had to undergo this kind of

> examination, and if so, any tips you can give me? I'm quite nervous

> about especially since my GI doc say I don't have CP....what an ass.

> P.S. I've called him for days now and he hasn't returned my phone

> call, do you think he's avoiding me?? I'm just so upset right now

> that I hope that I can hold it togehter during the examinaton on

> Wedensday.

>

> Right now, I'm looking at a full bottle of xanax, oxxycontin,

> vicoden, ambien, and they all seem inviting. Help, sommeone give me

> some anssweeers or advice....i'm desperate.

>

> Love, Kaaren

>

>

>

> PANCREATITIS Association, Intl.

> Online e-mail group

>

> To reply to this message hit " reply " or send an e-mail to:

PancreatitisYahoogroups

>

> To subscribe to this e-mail group, simply send an e-mail to:

Pancreatitis-subscribeYahoogroups

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

Your doc is a butthead and it is ok to be pissed off and have the urge to

sqeeze his head off at this point. I think that he probably is either

avoiding you or just plain does not want to deal with you at this point as

then he would have to give rational answers as to why he does not think you

have CP and frankly that takes alot of energy sometimes ( and thinking !). .

The best thing at this point is to draw a line in the sand and move on. I

think the fact that you are scheduled for your SS exam this week is perfect

timing. SS will want to see how your illness ( whether or not it is CP or

any other physicial condition ) has affected your emotional state. Don't be

embarressed or ashamed that you are a bit on edge ( I like to call it,

riding the broom past the speed limit myself, ask my husband, he will tell

you ) as they need to see that this has affected your ability to work from a

physical amd mental standpoint. I would not bash the physician when you go

for the exam, I would just answer all of their questions ( they will want to

know the progression of what has happened your S & S's and some other medical

stuff ), but they will mostly be interested on how this has affected you

from a mental standpoint. I would not mention anything about what your

doctor believes or does not believe and if they ask just tell them that you

don't think that your physician has your best interest at heart and that

under the Patient Bill of Rights, you feel that you have not always been

afforded a complete and adequate evaluation ( if your pancreatis status is

questioned ). Most of the professionals that do these evals are either

psychologists ( who are not Physicians' and sometimes don't kow a lot about

medicial stuff ) but the MD's pyshciatrists do. There are good psychologist

out there that know alot about medical stuff but that is because they have

been doing it for a while and have learned. But my point is that they are

more concerned about how your physicial conditions and limitations (

regardless of the cause ) has affected you psychologically. Just don't BASH

your doc verbally alot, ( that turns off the examiniers ), but

professionally state that you really feel he does not have your best

intertest at heart. It is OK to cry and it is OK to be angry and it is OK to

verbalize things while you are there. That may even help your case. And it

is OK for them to know that you have educated yourself about your condition

and that you have dealt with this for a long time. They also need to know

how this has affected your family life. They will probably have you complete

this mega page report that asks all kinds of questions ( some are pretty

funny ). Don't be nervous, and it is ok that they know that YOU really

don't think you are capable of working ( or you would of been there by now

! ).

Now,,, about those bottles of pills..........! I know that you won't do

anything stupid with them, you are just rightfully mad. I am sure others on

this site have been thru the exam themselves, maybe they will have other

advise for you. I will be thinking of you on Wednesday, keep us posted. I

know it is hard not to be pissed at your doc but TRY to relax a little so

the pancreas does not get flared up and cause you more misery. I know easier

said than done.

I too, have had a rough 24 hours, now started bleeding from places that I

should not be. I called my GI doc today ( I am suppose to try to work for 3

hours today). Still waiting for GI doc to call and he always calls back at

5 pm. Do they think our bodies go on hold and stop functioning and being in

pain till they call back ? I just don't get it , you know ? Well we will

see how far I get and if my body starts talking to me again, it's home we

stay.

Please take care,

Lily

Social Security Question

> I have a social security mental examination scheduled for this

> Wednesday, October 31st. Has anyone ever had to undergo this kind of

> examination, and if so, any tips you can give me? I'm quite nervous

> about especially since my GI doc say I don't have CP....what an ass.

> P.S. I've called him for days now and he hasn't returned my phone

> call, do you think he's avoiding me?? I'm just so upset right now

> that I hope that I can hold it togehter during the examinaton on

> Wedensday.

>

> Right now, I'm looking at a full bottle of xanax, oxxycontin,

> vicoden, ambien, and they all seem inviting. Help, sommeone give me

> some anssweeers or advice....i'm desperate.

>

> Love, Kaaren

>

>

>

> PANCREATITIS Association, Intl.

> Online e-mail group

>

> To reply to this message hit " reply " or send an e-mail to:

PancreatitisYahoogroups

>

> To subscribe to this e-mail group, simply send an e-mail to:

Pancreatitis-subscribeYahoogroups

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

Your doc is a butthead and it is ok to be pissed off and have the urge to

sqeeze his head off at this point. I think that he probably is either

avoiding you or just plain does not want to deal with you at this point as

then he would have to give rational answers as to why he does not think you

have CP and frankly that takes alot of energy sometimes ( and thinking !). .

The best thing at this point is to draw a line in the sand and move on. I

think the fact that you are scheduled for your SS exam this week is perfect

timing. SS will want to see how your illness ( whether or not it is CP or

any other physicial condition ) has affected your emotional state. Don't be

embarressed or ashamed that you are a bit on edge ( I like to call it,

riding the broom past the speed limit myself, ask my husband, he will tell

you ) as they need to see that this has affected your ability to work from a

physical amd mental standpoint. I would not bash the physician when you go

for the exam, I would just answer all of their questions ( they will want to

know the progression of what has happened your S & S's and some other medical

stuff ), but they will mostly be interested on how this has affected you

from a mental standpoint. I would not mention anything about what your

doctor believes or does not believe and if they ask just tell them that you

don't think that your physician has your best interest at heart and that

under the Patient Bill of Rights, you feel that you have not always been

afforded a complete and adequate evaluation ( if your pancreatis status is

questioned ). Most of the professionals that do these evals are either

psychologists ( who are not Physicians' and sometimes don't kow a lot about

medicial stuff ) but the MD's pyshciatrists do. There are good psychologist

out there that know alot about medical stuff but that is because they have

been doing it for a while and have learned. But my point is that they are

more concerned about how your physicial conditions and limitations (

regardless of the cause ) has affected you psychologically. Just don't BASH

your doc verbally alot, ( that turns off the examiniers ), but

professionally state that you really feel he does not have your best

intertest at heart. It is OK to cry and it is OK to be angry and it is OK to

verbalize things while you are there. That may even help your case. And it

is OK for them to know that you have educated yourself about your condition

and that you have dealt with this for a long time. They also need to know

how this has affected your family life. They will probably have you complete

this mega page report that asks all kinds of questions ( some are pretty

funny ). Don't be nervous, and it is ok that they know that YOU really

don't think you are capable of working ( or you would of been there by now

! ).

Now,,, about those bottles of pills..........! I know that you won't do

anything stupid with them, you are just rightfully mad. I am sure others on

this site have been thru the exam themselves, maybe they will have other

advise for you. I will be thinking of you on Wednesday, keep us posted. I

know it is hard not to be pissed at your doc but TRY to relax a little so

the pancreas does not get flared up and cause you more misery. I know easier

said than done.

I too, have had a rough 24 hours, now started bleeding from places that I

should not be. I called my GI doc today ( I am suppose to try to work for 3

hours today). Still waiting for GI doc to call and he always calls back at

5 pm. Do they think our bodies go on hold and stop functioning and being in

pain till they call back ? I just don't get it , you know ? Well we will

see how far I get and if my body starts talking to me again, it's home we

stay.

Please take care,

Lily

Social Security Question

> I have a social security mental examination scheduled for this

> Wednesday, October 31st. Has anyone ever had to undergo this kind of

> examination, and if so, any tips you can give me? I'm quite nervous

> about especially since my GI doc say I don't have CP....what an ass.

> P.S. I've called him for days now and he hasn't returned my phone

> call, do you think he's avoiding me?? I'm just so upset right now

> that I hope that I can hold it togehter during the examinaton on

> Wedensday.

>

> Right now, I'm looking at a full bottle of xanax, oxxycontin,

> vicoden, ambien, and they all seem inviting. Help, sommeone give me

> some anssweeers or advice....i'm desperate.

>

> Love, Kaaren

>

>

>

> PANCREATITIS Association, Intl.

> Online e-mail group

>

> To reply to this message hit " reply " or send an e-mail to:

PancreatitisYahoogroups

>

> To subscribe to this e-mail group, simply send an e-mail to:

Pancreatitis-subscribeYahoogroups

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hey , I have had one. They are basically looking to see if you are

depressed at all which most likely you are. Just like everyone else is,

when dealing with this disease. They will do some memory test. Like give

you a few words to remember and then come back and ask you what the words

were 5 mins later. Things to that nature. The test, I didn't think was

that big of a deal. If they do find you slightly depressed it should help

matters with SS.

As far as your GI Doc avoiding you. That is a possibility. Time to talk to

the Chief of Staff of the Hospital and or the Hospital Admin if you feel

that this is the case. Everyone has a boss.

I hope this helps answer your question. If I can help you in any other way,

Please let me know

I hope this finds you and yours well

Mark E. Armstrong

www.top5plus5.com

Oregon State Chapter Rep

Pancreatitis Association, International

Social Security Question

> I have a social security mental examination scheduled for this

> Wednesday, October 31st. Has anyone ever had to undergo this kind of

> examination, and if so, any tips you can give me? I'm quite nervous

> about especially since my GI doc say I don't have CP....what an ass.

> P.S. I've called him for days now and he hasn't returned my phone

> call, do you think he's avoiding me?? I'm just so upset right now

> that I hope that I can hold it togehter during the examinaton on

> Wedensday.

>

> Right now, I'm looking at a full bottle of xanax, oxxycontin,

> vicoden, ambien, and they all seem inviting. Help, sommeone give me

> some anssweeers or advice....i'm desperate.

>

> Love, Kaaren

>

>

>

> PANCREATITIS Association, Intl.

> Online e-mail group

>

> To reply to this message hit " reply " or send an e-mail to:

PancreatitisYahoogroups

>

> To subscribe to this e-mail group, simply send an e-mail to:

Pancreatitis-subscribeYahoogroups

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hey , I have had one. They are basically looking to see if you are

depressed at all which most likely you are. Just like everyone else is,

when dealing with this disease. They will do some memory test. Like give

you a few words to remember and then come back and ask you what the words

were 5 mins later. Things to that nature. The test, I didn't think was

that big of a deal. If they do find you slightly depressed it should help

matters with SS.

As far as your GI Doc avoiding you. That is a possibility. Time to talk to

the Chief of Staff of the Hospital and or the Hospital Admin if you feel

that this is the case. Everyone has a boss.

I hope this helps answer your question. If I can help you in any other way,

Please let me know

I hope this finds you and yours well

Mark E. Armstrong

www.top5plus5.com

Oregon State Chapter Rep

Pancreatitis Association, International

Social Security Question

> I have a social security mental examination scheduled for this

> Wednesday, October 31st. Has anyone ever had to undergo this kind of

> examination, and if so, any tips you can give me? I'm quite nervous

> about especially since my GI doc say I don't have CP....what an ass.

> P.S. I've called him for days now and he hasn't returned my phone

> call, do you think he's avoiding me?? I'm just so upset right now

> that I hope that I can hold it togehter during the examinaton on

> Wedensday.

>

> Right now, I'm looking at a full bottle of xanax, oxxycontin,

> vicoden, ambien, and they all seem inviting. Help, sommeone give me

> some anssweeers or advice....i'm desperate.

>

> Love, Kaaren

>

>

>

> PANCREATITIS Association, Intl.

> Online e-mail group

>

> To reply to this message hit " reply " or send an e-mail to:

PancreatitisYahoogroups

>

> To subscribe to this e-mail group, simply send an e-mail to:

Pancreatitis-subscribeYahoogroups

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hey , I have had one. They are basically looking to see if you are

depressed at all which most likely you are. Just like everyone else is,

when dealing with this disease. They will do some memory test. Like give

you a few words to remember and then come back and ask you what the words

were 5 mins later. Things to that nature. The test, I didn't think was

that big of a deal. If they do find you slightly depressed it should help

matters with SS.

As far as your GI Doc avoiding you. That is a possibility. Time to talk to

the Chief of Staff of the Hospital and or the Hospital Admin if you feel

that this is the case. Everyone has a boss.

I hope this helps answer your question. If I can help you in any other way,

Please let me know

I hope this finds you and yours well

Mark E. Armstrong

www.top5plus5.com

Oregon State Chapter Rep

Pancreatitis Association, International

Social Security Question

> I have a social security mental examination scheduled for this

> Wednesday, October 31st. Has anyone ever had to undergo this kind of

> examination, and if so, any tips you can give me? I'm quite nervous

> about especially since my GI doc say I don't have CP....what an ass.

> P.S. I've called him for days now and he hasn't returned my phone

> call, do you think he's avoiding me?? I'm just so upset right now

> that I hope that I can hold it togehter during the examinaton on

> Wedensday.

>

> Right now, I'm looking at a full bottle of xanax, oxxycontin,

> vicoden, ambien, and they all seem inviting. Help, sommeone give me

> some anssweeers or advice....i'm desperate.

>

> Love, Kaaren

>

>

>

> PANCREATITIS Association, Intl.

> Online e-mail group

>

> To reply to this message hit " reply " or send an e-mail to:

PancreatitisYahoogroups

>

> To subscribe to this e-mail group, simply send an e-mail to:

Pancreatitis-subscribeYahoogroups

>

>

[Guest guest]

--- kittibabies@... wrote:

> I have a social security mental examination

> scheduled for this

> Wednesday, October 31st. Has anyone ever had to

> undergo this kind of

> examination, and if so, any tips you can give me?

> I'm quite nervous

> about especially since my GI doc say I don't have

> CP....what an ass.

> P.S. I've called him for days now and he hasn't

> returned my phone

> call, do you think he's avoiding me?? I'm just so

> upset right now

> that I hope that I can hold it togehter during the

> examinaton on

> Wedensday.

>

> Right now, I'm looking at a full bottle of xanax,

> oxxycontin,

> vicoden, ambien, and they all seem inviting. Help,

> sommeone give me

> some anssweeers or advice....i'm desperate.

>

> Love, Kaaren

>

> Hi , I just had one of these exams last week

from a phyciatrist for SS, I was pretty nervous, and

to top it off the lady at the front desk didn't bother

to tell the guy I was there, so I sat there for about

45 minutes before he finally came out, he asked if I

had just gotten there because nobody told him I was

there, he was pretty upset and at first didn't believe

me, but my fiance was there and told him we WERE there

for 45 minutes, anyways, after that I was sure this

guy was gonna be a real grump, but I was really

suprised by how nice he was to me, he just asked if I

knew my name, what day it was, and to repeat the 5

numbers that he says back to him, he also asked what 7

minus 100 was and I totally forgot! I had to count on

my fingers! he asked what my medical condition was and

how it effects me mentally and I told him just how I

felt, like crap!! He even gave me tips about getting

approved, and said he'd do all he could to help me,

then he told me I should consider counseling an

anxiety drugs because to him I seemed very anxious and

depressed. But the main thing to do when you go in is

just tell him how you feel, I know you'll be nervous

at first but once you get in there it's really not all

that bad. I wish you luck, let me know how you make

out!

:}

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

--- kittibabies@... wrote:

> I have a social security mental examination

> scheduled for this

> Wednesday, October 31st. Has anyone ever had to

> undergo this kind of

> examination, and if so, any tips you can give me?

> I'm quite nervous

> about especially since my GI doc say I don't have

> CP....what an ass.

> P.S. I've called him for days now and he hasn't

> returned my phone

> call, do you think he's avoiding me?? I'm just so

> upset right now

> that I hope that I can hold it togehter during the

> examinaton on

> Wedensday.

>

> Right now, I'm looking at a full bottle of xanax,

> oxxycontin,

> vicoden, ambien, and they all seem inviting. Help,

> sommeone give me

> some anssweeers or advice....i'm desperate.

>

> Love, Kaaren

>

> Hi , I just had one of these exams last week

from a phyciatrist for SS, I was pretty nervous, and

to top it off the lady at the front desk didn't bother

to tell the guy I was there, so I sat there for about

45 minutes before he finally came out, he asked if I

had just gotten there because nobody told him I was

there, he was pretty upset and at first didn't believe

me, but my fiance was there and told him we WERE there

for 45 minutes, anyways, after that I was sure this

guy was gonna be a real grump, but I was really

suprised by how nice he was to me, he just asked if I

knew my name, what day it was, and to repeat the 5

numbers that he says back to him, he also asked what 7

minus 100 was and I totally forgot! I had to count on

my fingers! he asked what my medical condition was and

how it effects me mentally and I told him just how I

felt, like crap!! He even gave me tips about getting

approved, and said he'd do all he could to help me,

then he told me I should consider counseling an

anxiety drugs because to him I seemed very anxious and

depressed. But the main thing to do when you go in is

just tell him how you feel, I know you'll be nervous

at first but once you get in there it's really not all

that bad. I wish you luck, let me know how you make

out!

:}

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

--- kittibabies@... wrote:

> I have a social security mental examination

> scheduled for this

> Wednesday, October 31st. Has anyone ever had to

> undergo this kind of

> examination, and if so, any tips you can give me?

> I'm quite nervous

> about especially since my GI doc say I don't have

> CP....what an ass.

> P.S. I've called him for days now and he hasn't

> returned my phone

> call, do you think he's avoiding me?? I'm just so

> upset right now

> that I hope that I can hold it togehter during the

> examinaton on

> Wedensday.

>

> Right now, I'm looking at a full bottle of xanax,

> oxxycontin,

> vicoden, ambien, and they all seem inviting. Help,

> sommeone give me

> some anssweeers or advice....i'm desperate.

>

> Love, Kaaren

>

> Hi , I just had one of these exams last week

from a phyciatrist for SS, I was pretty nervous, and

to top it off the lady at the front desk didn't bother

to tell the guy I was there, so I sat there for about

45 minutes before he finally came out, he asked if I

had just gotten there because nobody told him I was

there, he was pretty upset and at first didn't believe

me, but my fiance was there and told him we WERE there

for 45 minutes, anyways, after that I was sure this

guy was gonna be a real grump, but I was really

suprised by how nice he was to me, he just asked if I

knew my name, what day it was, and to repeat the 5

numbers that he says back to him, he also asked what 7

minus 100 was and I totally forgot! I had to count on

my fingers! he asked what my medical condition was and

how it effects me mentally and I told him just how I

felt, like crap!! He even gave me tips about getting

approved, and said he'd do all he could to help me,

then he told me I should consider counseling an

anxiety drugs because to him I seemed very anxious and

depressed. But the main thing to do when you go in is

just tell him how you feel, I know you'll be nervous

at first but once you get in there it's really not all

that bad. I wish you luck, let me know how you make

out!

:}

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