Is there any other way than going to a doctor? - Anxiety Message Board

Tallan · 01-13-2007, 01:40 AM

Ive tried MANY times to go to a doctor for help. I cant do it. Im too scared and nervous about the insanly bad anxiety ill get there. The last time I went to the hospital was about 6 months ago, I had a bad ear infection, my jaw was swollen open it was so bad, I sat through the pain for days before I went, and I remember the first thing the doctor said to me, it was during the routine tests when he was listening to my heartbeat. He told me my heart was racing and asked me to calm down that I was worrying him.... which was a perfect opertunity to ask for help, looking back I hate that I didnt speak up, now theres no way im going to go back into a doctors office. I just cant do it.

Is there any chance theres ANY other way of getting help? If I could do it over the phone or online I would do it in a heartbeat. I just cant go do this in person, am I just out of luck until I cant take it anymore and somehow muster up the non existing courage to go ? Its just never going to happen.... ive tried to go and cant do it, I dont even consider it an option anymore. Ive tried to get better on my own and its just too hard and im just out of ideas.

MuseChick · 01-13-2007, 03:36 AM

I'm the same.

I've been lucky enough that my Doctor has spoken to me over the phone. There are ways of help over the phone, things like EFT and such...you just need to research and look for them.{REMOVED}

MJC02 · 01-14-2007, 11:25 PM

It is tough to go to the doctor and ask for help, but just think about the big picture. It's one afternoon of being nervous for getting the help that will give you everyday.

I finally decided last month that I needed to ask for help, even though I really didn't want to. I was afraid of the doctor thinking I was crazy, or judging me, but my anxiety got so bad I just couldn't think straight anymore and was having a lot of attacks.

So I finally called, and just told the nurse on the phone and in the office that I was feeling run down. That way I didn't feel like everyone knew my business. Then for me stress affects my body and makes me all tense, I get stomach problems, my shoulders hurt, etc. So I started first telling the doctor that and it helped ease the conversation into the anxiety. The doctor was fine about it and just prescribed me something like it was no big deal. Which really it isn't because so many people have this problem the doctor is not going to be judgemental. And if they are walk out and find someone else.

li_low · 01-15-2007, 02:30 AM

I agree look try so hard to at the big picture. The doctor may be a huge help in helping relieve your anxiety in the long run. Perhaps someone could go with you and maybe when you book the appointment you could tell them that you are desperate for help but your anxiety prevents you from being able to get in?Surely they would offer some kind of advise on how you could manage getting to an appointment.I really hope you can work something out as once you have been you will be hugely relieved .I am so sure of it

RS23BT · 01-15-2007, 06:39 AM

I understand how you feel. I'm the same way. My anxiety about doctors, in general, keeps me from going. I have no problem with dentists, opthamologists, or dermatologists - just general practitioners. I guess because I'm worried when I go in for my general exam, they will find something wrong with me. Silly, I know, but it does produced a heightened level of anxiety. I keep pushing the appointment off, but know eventually I will have to go.