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Is it weird to send a thank you card?

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pyjamas89 · 04/08/2019 20:47

I saw my GP last week to talk about my mental health. I was really anxious about going to speak to her but she was just so lovely, helpful and reassuring. She chatted to me for so long they I know I must have made her late for the rest of the afternoon but she didn't rush or get frustrated. I particularly appreciated her patience because I am autistic and can find it very difficult to communicate how I feel, especially out loud.

Would it be odd to send a card to say thank you, or a nice thing? I'm not certain of the social convention boundary here and don't want to be weird but would really like her to know that her patience has made a big difference to me... Would appreciate any thoughts!

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Blueuggboots · 04/08/2019 20:48

No, I think it would be a nice thing to do.

BertrandRussell · 04/08/2019 20:49

It would be a lovely thing. I try to always show appreciation when somebody goes the extra mile for me. Do it! It will make both you and her happy.

BykerBykerOoh · 04/08/2019 20:51

I think it’s a nice and thoughtful thing to do too. Go for it. I hope you feel better soon.

Thistles24 · 04/08/2019 20:51

I’d do it. I did it to a trainee gp who finally diagnosed DS and got a thank you letter back! They can use any cards/letters for appraisals etc

Flyingnextweek · 04/08/2019 20:52

I think it's lovely x

DramaAlpaca · 04/08/2019 20:54

Sending a card would be a very thoughtful thing to do & I'm sure your GP would appreciate it very much.

Haggisfish · 04/08/2019 20:54

yanbu-I always send thank you cards to people like my Gp!

LaMarschallin · 04/08/2019 20:55

It would be really lovely. And I agree with the point about appraisals too.
Such a lovely thought of yours.

PumpkinPie99 · 04/08/2019 21:00

I think it's lovely, shows that they have made a difference. Especially in a profession where they don't usually get a lot of thanks x

FadedRed · 04/08/2019 21:02

Please do.

ThatCurlyGirl · 04/08/2019 21:02

Ah yes do it! I sent a thank you card and flowers addressed to the whole GP surgery team recently - they've taken such good care of me and gone above and beyond. Had a lovely thank you call and can't believe how surprised they were, it was lovely. Go for it ThanksThanksThanks

OddestSock · 04/08/2019 21:12

Yes, do it!

A while ago, I was in a similar situation and couldn't work out if it was just plain weird. But I figured that everyone likes to hear that they've made a difference, and so I went ahead and wrote the card. The person I wrote it to was so touched that I'd taken the time out to do that

bumblenbean · 04/08/2019 21:20

I think it’s a lovely thing to do.

I had a terrible labour with DS ending in emergency forceps delivery and DS nearly died. The consultant who eventually delivered him was incredible. Calm, kind and just so lovely. I’m sure she saved his life. She went out of her way afterwards to come and visit us both several times while we were still in hospital and I ended up sending her a thank you card. I don’t think I’ll ever forget her.

The GP made a difference to you and I’m sure she would be touched to know that

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pyjamas89 · 04/08/2019 21:23

Thanks all, I will go for it in that case! I too am very aware that people can be so quick to complain and not quick to say thank you - I'm trying my best to say thank you where I can.

I'm doing much better now but was really ill a couple of years ago and when I am very anxious I can become non-verbal. have previously had whole appointments with her where I have communicated solely by writing things down - she really might have the patience of a saint...

Thanks for the well wishes too

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