How Embarrassed Should I Be?
Hey guys I am anxiety spiraling and wondering how embarrassed I should be. Apologies if this post is not acceptable for this sub.
I had an appointment with a new endo doctor/surgeon today and she was very kind and friendly which made me let my guard down a little. While doing my pelvic exam (which is already awkward) and she casually asked if I was 26. I am 36 and immediately responded “oh girl, you are too kind, I wish!”
Now that I am home sitting in bed and flared up with pain it feels like a constant reminder of my appointment and I can’t get that comment out of my head. It feels like it was way too casual and I am really hoping it didn’t come off as demeaning. She is a doctor! Not some girl I’m chatting with at a bar. I feel so silly and feel like I may have been disrespectful. I have pretty bad anxiety and I strongly suspect some mild OCD so I’m having a hard time letting this go.
EDIT: thank you all so much for your positive and kind comments! TBH I’m a little overwhelmed - this post blew up way more than I thought it would. I am going to try and respond to comments asap but if I don’t respond to you please know I appreciate you and my anxiety is probably just getting the better of me haha