What's Up Everyone,
I have anxiety (if i didn't i wouldn't be here ;) ) and tomarrow I have a trip to the doctors for this ugly rash looking thing that i have (like a cluster of bugbites) and I'm super-nervous as usual. I have this fear of doctors, like I usually say they're out to get me. I usually say that phrase kiddingly, but i mean it. I feel like they just WANT me there and it freaks me out. Besides that, I have needle phobea and I'm wicked concerned if they'll do blood tests on me. I usually flip when I just hear the words. I realize I really have to calm down, but I can't think of what to do that will ease me.

Does anyone have calming techniques?

Much Appreciated,
Paws
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I used to feel the same way about needles. All I can say is that after having blood drawn at my physical in October (and having a glucose tolerance test done at my doc's request), it wasn't as bad as I had imagined. In fact, I didn't really feel it at all.

The best advice I can give as far as calming techniques is to close your eyes, breathe deeply, and think "happy thoughts." :) Don't look at or focus on the needle and it will be less pleasant.

I used to feel the same way about needles. All I can say is that after having blood drawn at my physical in October (and having a glucose tolerance test done at my doc's request), it wasn't as bad as I had imagined. In fact, I didn't really feel it at all.

The best advice I can give as far as calming techniques is to close your eyes, breathe deeply, and think "happy thoughts." :) Don't look at or focus on the needle and it will be less pleasant.
thanks for the tip. i'll save it for later use and come back here incase i forget xD

it's usually the doctor i fear most though. my mom also just told me that they may not even need a blood test :D (yaaaay!!!!!)

again, thanks for the tip :) i really appreciate it

Hello,
You should not feel ashamed that you have a phobia of doctors. It is true that some of them do not know what they are doing. Have you ever had a past bad experience with a doctor? If so it is important that you discuss it with other people with similar problems online. Were you always afraid of doctors? If you have had bad experiences in the past think about them to find the root of your anxiety problem. Whenever you get a chance write me back.