As if I haven’t felt anxious and depressed enough lately, Tom called me at work to tell me that we received a bill for my 3/19 surgical consult. Now that our insurance has changed and we owe 100% of office visits, this 10 minute appointment now costs us $225.00. Although I try to reassure myself that I’ll recoup this in a week by eating less, I must admit that the thought of so many out-of-pocket expenses (especially now that I have another consult next week, etc.) is adding to my fragile mental state. I find myself angry, preoccupied and grousing to co-workers at my job -not exactly the attributes one would want in a compassionate psychotherapist.
And, what’s with the lady at the Center who I left a message for on Monday who never called me back?! I think the way that this, combined with other staff attitudes, worries me that I may not be in good hands, adds insidiously to my sense of distrust and anxiety, and fuels uncertainties about this whole thing. As if the surgery itself wasn’t enough!
April 2nd, 2009 | 
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