The doctor I’ve had all my life (I’m 17) recently referred me to a gastroenterologist b/c he can’t figure out why I’m not going to the bathroom. I’m really nervous because I’ve never actually been to a specialist before and I am unsure of what to expect from them. It wasn’t until now that I would actually go to the doctors because in general, they give me a lot of anxiety. How can I combat being so nervous; I know they’re just here to help, but I feel like they won’t take me seriously because I’m a minor and they may pass off my issue as something simple.