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Advice needed...

tuxedomck
tuxedomck
A dietitian was recommended to me a few weeks ago and on Friday I finally got the courage to call her....she didn't pick up so I left a voicemail.

She called back yesterday and left a voicemail for me and told me I could call her back over the weekend to talk. Now I don't have the courage to call her back. Every time I go to dial her number I freeze in the middle of dialing. I don't know what's stopping me.

I don't know how to start the conversation with her. I don't know what to say. Help me! Anyway advice how to start a conversation with her would be great. I just draw a blank and don't know what I should say.

Please give me advice!!!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
how aout telling us what you want to know and talk about first, then you might be able to get it all straight in your head!
Slimpics
Slimpics
Why not start by telling her you're really nervous, and that making this call is a little scary, but it needs to be done. Tell her you're struggling with ED, and if she's experienced and perceptive, she'll lead the conversation from there, and no doubt put you at instant ease.
Now quit waffling, and let that call connect. Good luck... I know you can do it!
deleted_user
deleted_user
i get like that to with certain people i need to call!
good advice from georgiegrey.
also, maybe write down what you'd like to ask first.
when you call, simply introduce yourself and say, "i need some advice". keep it simple, and she'll more than likely start asking you questions and then the conversation will ease into itself.

you'll do great, good for you for taking the step!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I like all the suggestions and I hope you will find your courage to call her. Don't let ed win. You can do it.
tuxedomck
tuxedomck
thanks everyone.
I did get the courage to call her today. I spoke with her for about 10 minutes on the phone (and I HATE the phone). At the end of the conversation I told her I would get back to her to set up an appointment....I could get myself to do it right then and there.

So later on in the day I ended up sending emails and researching some other dietitians in the area. I wish someone else here was in the DC area that coluld recommend somone good.