It is okay, but I was hoping to walk out with a good fix immediately.
I went to the DR and explained the hourly hot flashes with anxiety, and the best medication is actually anxiety medication. The nurse practitioner talked to me a long time and that was very nice. I really wanted something that was not 'in my head' more because I have not really dealt with having a mental illness all that much over the years. Mostly I have focused on how well I do compared to others, but not how crappy I feel about having this illness.
It helped that she said that women without any mental health history go on the same medication and it is the most effective. Okay, I emailed the psychiatrist because I can't see him until July 2nd and that is a long time to be this uncomfortable.