Everyday Stress...Appointments

One of the greatest stressors, for this AspieChick, is setting up and attending those mandatory appts. Now some I actually look forward to, such as my weekly therapy. The other ones, doctors, allergist, dentist, and such are quite the disruption to my everyday routines. When I schedule appts, I try to make sure there is only one in a day and optimistically, no more than one or two a week.

I'm kind of funny in that I will physically stop at my dentist or doctor to schedule as opposed to a telephone call. I lose a lot in translation on the phone. I find phone calls to be quite confusing at times. I like the personal touch and clarity of face-to-face communication. My health care providers have proven to be very understanding in this regard. I am probably one of the very few who walks in to set things up.

On an appt day, my entire morning and afternoon is dedicated between getting dressed and making sure I am there on time. I have already preplanned a few different scenarios and made a mental list of everything I want to say and ask. One little fifteen to sixty minute appointment consumes an entire day of my life. I kid you not.

Upon my return from the outing, I usually spend the rest of the day recovering and recouping, going over the entire "event" and garnishing out what I need to write down and remember. Than I like to nap:).

Yes, today was an appt. day. I had my yearly physical and I am remarkably healthy!

I'm not sure if I am the only Aspie who gets so anxious and disrupted with these everyday tasks. Sigh. I'm just sayin'