Animals are always wonderful teachers to us. You are getting the lesson and learning to take better care of yourself as a result. Congratulations to you. It's not easy learning to ask for what you need. I know myself it is always easier for me to ask for the benefit of others. I'm getting much better at doing it for myself as well. It's a great lesson to learn. Good job Reed

Yes, it is a powerful lesson indeed. Good for you, and thanks for sharing in support of our speaking up for ourselves.

Hope your cat's better soon. I had a great cat buddy for 14 years and loved every day of it.

Thank you, both of you. I am working on trusting my instincts too and frankly, if I'm told I need to do something that terrifies the hell out of me, it's not a good fit.

And, while in the past our choices were taken from us, now we get to decide rather than just do our best to endure it.

That's awesome, Reed.

I'd do the same with you and your MRI. You don't want to deny yourself medical care. What do you need to get through it- a one time pill? A sedative shot? If the doctor thinks you need the test, it's not acceptable that they are so dismissive about your anxiety. He/She should take lessons from your vet!

Hugs.

That is great news for your cat, less anxiety and you don't have to feel bad for putting your cat through that. What a good vet. If only they had portable MRI's eh?

You are right, we do need to ask for what we need in live, relationships, when talking with our doctors, parents etc. I am bad at this for some reason I think I am bothering people or being selfish. Maybe it is just because when I ask for what I need, I don't get it often. For example I begged my HR department to move me to another department when I got sick. They told me they had nothing for me in the company. I really needed out for a bit, I could not deal with the battle damaged vehicles anymore. I needed a break, at least a temp break. That is one of the few times I asked for what I needed. It was humiliating to beg for a move and be shoot down like that.

I have to go to my doctor's this week, maybe I should start there and ask for what I need.

thanks for sharing. I think this post has given me some courage.

A powerful lesson, indeed, Reed! Kudos on being a good student. Appreciation for sharing the insight. I happen to be in a stretch where I need to be reminded of that lesson. Thank you. I have so much coming at me at once these days that I am forgetting an awful lot of important stuff.

Ya gots to come from the heart if you want it to work.