I went to a Western medicine doctor today – not something I do often.  I have already heard the news that my thyroid is underactive.  I heard it about three years ago.  It has been suggested prior to today that I begin on medication, in fact, previous doctors have insisted that I begin medications.  I have loads of excuses and some good reasons not to.  Today however, I had a wonderful experience with a doctor who listened to me and my concerns.  A doctor who did not simply insist that I start medications but actually encouraged me to take my time in researching and deciding what I will do about this.  Her lack of pressure and respect for my anxiety around this was most helpful.  The fact that my “numbers” around this have gotten considerably more abnormal in three years time frame makes me take it all more serious as well.  I am not sure yet what I will do but I am certainly grateful for this doctor and know that I am not afraid to follow up with her on this and other issues that have been too frightening to deal with for far too long.