Honey, that's soooo positive! You are NOT taking up too much board space - I know I love to hear how you're doing!
Get hubby to go with you to the first appointment...and tell the doctor about your worries b/c of what happened in the past. If they're any good, they'll put you at ease.
Do your own research too when you get a rx...there's enough of us on here that have been on a-d's or are still on them to let you know if you're on a "normal" does, etc!
Personally, I love my a-d's. They help me function like a vaguely normal person and for that I am so grateful.