Too much anxiety to see a doctor.

[BG-BassGuitar]

Does anyone have so much anxiety that it keeps them from going to the doctor or seeking any kind of medical treatment? The only way I can go to a doctor or dentist is if I am in pain. I really do need to see a doctor because I have some health issues.

[jadeite11]

Hi there, I realise you are not in pain physically, but psychological stuff can be just as debilitating, so go and see your Dr, you may be surprised at how much it helps. Keep enjoying your music its good for you too

[BG-BassGuitar in reply to jadeite11]

Thank you for your reply. I'm new here and just checking out the site for whatever help I can find. I think I will go see my doctor. And thanks again.

[jadeite11 in reply to BG-BassGuitar]

your welcome x its a gd site 🙂

[13brian5]

I find it hard to drive or leave the house. My anxiety gets so bad

[Virgo22 in reply to 13brian5]

I feel that way too at times. I tend to stay home and I know that's not good.

[Yumz199725]

I find it hard some times to go to the doctors because of anxiety can make it so much worse, I hope your able to sort out your health issues soon x

[Turnipgirl in reply to Yumz199725]

Yes I get anxious about going to the doctor as well and I think lots of people are terrified of them!

What I do is think about what's the worst that can happen and what to do should it turn up!

Back in May I was terrified when I got told a blood test needed repeating but went back and did it anyway and said to the nurse how I had been worried and she reassured me how when tests need repeating it's to do with problems at the lab and if there was anything serious I would have been contacted urgently to go to the surgery!

Thankfully the second blood test was perfect so no need to worry about that one for a long time now!

I'm fully aware fears are irrational and the doctors are there to help you when you are ill but when fears strike rationality goes out of the window!

[Sillysausage234]

write down what you want to say and just hand the doctor the Notes I find helps

[BG-BassGuitar in reply to Sillysausage234]

That is a really good idea. I never thought of that. Thak you for that suggestion. Maybe I can give it a try.

[Sillysausage234 in reply to BG-BassGuitar]

Definitely helps to get all the bullet points across

[bonkers65]

I have to take a Xanax before I go to any of my Dr. appointments