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Posted 12/31/2018 4:49 PM (GMT -5)
Bad enough that I need physical therapy for my shoulder...but today my transport didn't show! I'm an always early kind of person, start getting anxious really fast if my ride is late. And today they didn't show at all!

I called and rescheduled and the office people were super nice...but still. Now I'm going to be twice as anxious next time. On top of my predictable PT anxiety, I'm going to be stressing over my ride. %&$#ing great.
Posted 12/31/2018 6:23 PM (GMT -5)
Ack! I can sympathize. I relied on taxis quite a bit while in college and it caused high anxiety all the time because of lateness and no shows causing me to have to explain myself being late or missing class. I used to schedule pick up times for as early as possible to try to factor that in as well as finding something to read or do so I wouldn’t focus on waiting because once you’ve placed the request it’s totally out of your control and not worth worrying about.
Posted 12/31/2018 8:08 PM (GMT -5)
I know. But it's hard to *not* worry or stress. Many things I can release worrying about. Being late? Not so much!
Posted 12/31/2018 9:33 PM (GMT -5)
Yeah, I totally understand that. Its easy to say but not do when it comes to lateness. I hope that future rides work out okay!
Posted 1/1/2019 2:21 PM (GMT -5)
P.D.,

I am sorry that this happened! I also don't like being late/missing an appointment...and it is especially frustrating/stressful when it's caused by circumstances beyond your control. sad

I hope that you are able to compartmentalize this experience and work your coping skills to decompress and feel better soon.

Here's to a great fresh start...new day, new year...full of peace and progress!

S.C.
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