How am I ....

[one_sick_bear]

supposed to get help for my anxiety when it's affecting my ability to make an appointment to see a doctor?

[LeftCoastChick]

mk1964 is completely right. If you want to do the activity you will. Think of your phobia like an addiction, if you continue to feed your addiction, which you are doing, you will continue with negative behaviours. Negative feeling = Negative thought = Negative action.
A doctor (unless you are in Antactica) has a legal obligation to see you to offer diagnosis and treatment.
I know in British Columbia, Dr's can only do one phone in for prescriptions, and can only write a script for 2 refills. You eventually are going to have to go out in the real world. Think of how proud you will be just getting there! I had depression so badly I couldn't get out of bed, the only way I would go was by taxi, so I did.

Friends are there for the good and bad times, thick and thin, ask for the help and there's a darn good chance a friend will help. Shame is something you put on yourself, and can be your worst enemy right? If you are able to this, it's the first step in retraining your thoughts and actions. You can do it, if you want.
Keep in touch,
LCC

[one_sick_bear]

it's done. i just sent the email out.

yay!

[one_sick_bear]

maybe emailing is the way to go. i think i can do that.

[mk1964]

I know it sounds simplistic....too simplistic but I did it too a long time ago when it was real bad. Listen here.
The phone is in sight
Call the doctor(I know if feels like you're strapped down, you are not)
Tell them you need help with anxiety/depression.....you need not say much more, they will understand you need help.
If you have no other way to get there because you cannot drive, call a cab or ambulance. Either way, one probably won't see you again and the other they understand.

You have major anxiety and looking out you feel you can't do anything. It's very hard, but your body WILL do what you tell it, no matter how it hurts.

Just do it, don't think about it. Been there.
Take care and good luck.

[jellybean14fun]

If you are having trouble with regards to calling & making an appointment..
firstly remember...its just a phone call.  NO-one can hurt you.  Secondly remember...
they cant see you & you are just making an appointment, thirdly... think of the end result...how proud you will feel of yourself for doing the actual thing of making that call.

[ivan_elbisivni]

u could do wat mum23girls suggested...i did the same...

[ILADVOCATE]

You should never be ashamed to ask for someone's help and assistance.
Feel free to ask family members for help when you need it.

[mum23girls]

Is there an option where you can email them and either ask for an appointment via return email or for them to ring you and tell you when an appointment is available?

[one_sick_bear]

The closest family member I have is 6 hours away, and I feel too ashamed to consult with friends. I think I will be ok going alone, it's just making the appointment that is tough. I've called a couple times to set up one, but as soon as the receptionist picks up, I hang up.

[jmdunn]

Do you have a friend or family member who can make the appointment for you, and go with you if needed? (They can wait in the waiting room.)