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scared of the doctors
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i know this may seem really weird but i am scared of going to the doctors. its a problem at the moment as im ill and really should go but just cant bring myself to-i would rather be ill-i dont really know why this is but i think its connected with my fear of needles
any advice?
any advice?
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Other than that... I'd tell a friend of family member and maybe they'd help you get there and go through with it.
Its worth going even if you refuse any blood tests, which youre perfectly entitled to do
Hope you get better soon!
Taking a friend/family member along helps a lot of people, even if they only come as far as the waiting room if you don't want them in the consultation.
See if you can get an appointment first thing in the morning, or straight after lunch, hopefully these ones won't be running late so you'll have less opportunity to wind yourself up.
Would you be happier seeing a nurse? That's always an option to start with.
Finally, think of something to do/eat/drink afterwards, good old bribery as a reward for doing it.
-i know they wont just stick a needle in me but just doctors creep me out
-weird i know sorry
It's not weird at all.
Lots of people find it stressful going to see the doctor, even when they know they're not going to be poked about at all... It's just one of those things; so don't feel like you're being silly about it.
And yeah, like Scary Monster suggested... if you get to the doctor arrange something to look forward to afterwards so you can be thinking about that while you're there. :yes:
I really sympathise, but it's never as bad when you get there.
Not really related... But you just reminded me of when I went to hospital for a pre-op appointment a couple of years ago... The appointment was on the 7th floor so I had to get there via the lift... I usually avoid lifts like the plague cos I'm claustrophobic... Anyway, when I arrived they took my blood pressure and it was sky-high cos I was still feeling really paniced.
Everyone has their weaknesses.
still not going and not likely to just gonna get on with everything
thanks though
have to find someways to deal with it a later time
Well I think it would be better if you didn't put it off until a later time, but I understand it's hard to push yourself to do stuff when you're affraid or whatever sometimes.
Maybe you should see a hypnotherapist or something in preparation for if you really have to go sometime and can't put it off?
Hey, you don't have to apologise. I know it's tough.
sorry
Aww hun *hugs*
Have you done a home test?
sorry
Ur... badly.
I wait as long as possible until I'm so unwell/ infected/ whatever that I have to go, get really anxious, use really bad coping techniques that aren't really coping techniques that actually just make things worse.
I dont normally bother going either though not out of any fear mind i'm just lazy and hope problems go away by themselves.
You'll be fine when you get there :thumb:
I'm scared shitless of doctors,
or rather what they will tell me.
The only advice I can give you is
find a doctor and stick with them.
It's the only way to foster trust.
I found a GP that really impressed me.
Professionally, personally, politically and emotionally.
Find a doc you click with and keep goin back.
It might one day diminish your fears.