Please don't be sorry - we all know how you feel with this one, especially not being able to shut down.
I think you are awesome and brave for going to your doctor with this issue. Some people are never brave enough to go and get help - that first step is so essential to take and you are doing it........YAY FOR YOU!!
As far as being laughed out of his office, don't be worried about that - this problem is way more common than you think and likely you are not the first person to have gone to your doctor with this - sadly, he's probably heard it all before.
Hold your head up high!!! You are doing a wonderful thing!!!! Let me know how it goes.

Go for it! I'm still waiting to reach this stage but i'm just to embrassed to go and see my doctor for the same reasons as you.
Good luck,please let us know how it goes.

just wanted to emphasize what JLB stated - you never need to apologize for expressing your feelings here. far better to let off a little steam here then keep it all bottled up or taking it out on coworkers.

yes, dont apoligize for expressing your self. Thats why were here, to help one another get through these difficult times. Wanting help is great. I'm proud of you.

Health care professionals are there for us to come to them with our issues. it's actually their job! of course it's scary but remember they are there to suport you just like we are, and if you dont' get support and help from them, they are not doing their job. I predict that the dr will be helpful, at least i hope, and you will be on your way to a new and healthier life. they say the first step is the hardest and girl yer taking a leap so be proud of yourself and hey we all need a place to be able to share our thaughts without criticism this would be a great place for that so don't apologise for using it. don't worry we'll all ask you to return the favor as well. keep us posted about how it goes

needanewm...
GF your feelings are your feeling and you have every right to have them, feel them and express them...Our dis-ease is one that is soooo very complex. Yet it is how we are wired. We can't switch the switch "off" on our own. We can't live on an island. If u feel comfortable with your doctor...talk to him or her honestly tell them what you think and how you feel. However, just know that with a little support and a lot of hard work on your part you can feel and behave better...It is my experience that COEing was a symptom rather than the problem. Admitting that the behavior and thought patterns are an issue is the first step, next you have to be willing to do something about it...evenwhen it is not easy and then you pick a food plan that you can live with one day at a time and move forward from there...This is what had to happen for me....Lady..you are so not alone!!! Many of us have been right were you are...Yea for expressing those feelings...Keep expressing...
(((HUGS)))
With respect,
Nicol

You sound so much like me. Hang in there and know that it will be ok. I suffer greatly from Anxiety and depression that has hindered me a lot in many areas. Never be sorry for your feelings. Take care and I look forward to meeting ya. I am new as of today