Anyone else terrifed of doctors?

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I have doctor phobia. I kid you not. I also have a medical condition that could probably be greatly helped if I saw a specialist. I got referred to a specialist who has a great reputation as far as I know. I get myself really hyped up over making myself an appointment. Then I try to actually make it, and I feel like I was to throw up the idea stresses me out so much. I even got so far as to make an appointment once. Then I cancelled it the day before the appointment. I'm lucky I have a general practionar I like, but even when I see her for something as simple as to get antibiotics for a sinus infection, I practically hyperventilate. The idea of seeing a new doctor freaks me out behind belief. This is especially sad since I am going into the healthcare profession, but being around doctors doesn't scare me, just being the patient.
 
I think there's some sort of apprehension with any medical scenario. I know I don't particularly like the dentist, despite having good teeth. I don't know, but you might want to get a little bit of couseling with someone about it. I don't know if this is something that needs medication or not, but it sounds like an issue you'd want to get addressed, IMHO.
 
Big B said:
I think there's some sort of apprehension with any medical scenario. I know I don't particularly like the dentist, despite having good teeth. I don't know, but you might want to get a little bit of couseling with someone about it. I don't know if this is something that needs medication or not, but it sounds like an issue you'd want to get addressed, IMHO.
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Yeah, this is definitely something I want to take care off. Unfortunately, my fear of doctors extends out to include a fear of counselors too (basically any situation where I am a patient is a problem). However, I am less afraid of counselors than I am doctors, so maybe I'll start there and work my way up to this new doctor. *sigh* I feel sick to my stomach just typing about it.
 
Never heard of a case like this, I don't like dentists, but not feared. Doctors I don't really mind. You'll probably be better off counselling, as a thing like this could cause problems for a long time.
 
I don't like seeing the doctor at all! I don't like being assessed, or looked after! And I can't stand hospitals... urrghh!

I don't mind going to the dentist however :D
 
I tend to be in generally good health, so I usually don't go period. I do need to get new glasses as it's been 4-5 years since I got new ones...and it's starting to become noticeable. Glad I've got optical coverage at work.

But, yeah, start with something less stressing. I know it's cliche', but there is value in admitting there's an issue. The next thing is to act on it.
 
Well! I dont scare from doctors. Usually with the small problems like coughs, headache, stomachache etc... I let my body to fight with it, coz I believe it will make my immune system strong....Thats y I dont drink filtered water...Just direct from the Tap.

In your case, try writing on paper or email and send it to the doctor with explanation that you feel scare from doctors....May be you will get some extra support.
 
I dont mind doctors..have a fear of dentists though. I havnt been for like 5 years.
 
I have a fear of opticians. I know my eyes are deteriorating quite fast, and when i go they'll tell me they'll gone worse. Then mum will ban me from using the computer, even though I use an LCD.
 
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