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Disclaimer: Not looking for medical advice - just advice on how to handle the conversation with my PCP, but my apologies if this is too close and needs to be taken down.
I am having concentration problems that I would like to be able to bring up with my new PCP. My old PCP retired, and so I am establishing with a new one next month. This appointment will also cover my yearly physical.
How do I broach this topic? It seems very sensitive and I am worried about being lumped it a group of "ADD med seekers" that seems to be a stereotype among med school students. Especially since it will be the first time he and I have met.
Additionally, since I am having my physical done, should I schedule a completely separate appointment to discuss it, or can I bring it up at the same time? I was hoping to be one and done, but am concerned about the faux pas of bringing up a concern at a non-sick visit (although I am more than happy to also pay a normal co-pay while I'm there).
The other option is to skip the conversation all-together and self-refer to a psychiatrist--that just feels drastic. I'd think I'd prefer to just have my family doc handle it if possible.
Anyone who has been through this before, what was your experience? Did you feel heard?
Anyone who has been through this before, what was your experience? Did you feel heard?