NOT CRAZY

Hi, I hope this makes sense, I have a big time fear of Doctors, Am way pass due for my yearly physical. Just thinking about it makes me sick and panic stricken. Am so worried they are going to find something, that I will have cancer and deid of that crap!!! I cried for days after my last yearly (3 YRS AGO). I was so sure they were going to find something bad! The anxiety was more than I could handle!!! Told myself that I would never put myself through that again.
Well, we all know we need to go to the Dr. to keep healthy, I quit smokeing and lost weight. I do take care of myself. I just need to know how to work up the nerve to go and get my physical(am about to cry am so freaked out) without panicing and getting sick! Am not crazy for feeling this way right? HELP!!!

[theo777]

i had the opposite problem. I couldn't stop going to the doctors because i thought i had something. Finally I ended up in a mental institution and they fixed the problem. I think i was acting crazy at the time. Not going isn't crazy, its understandable. What could go wrong anyway, considering the fact you quit smoking and lost weight. You've gotta be healthier than the last time you showed up. You're fine. Just go.

[moonpiebaby]

I envey people who can go to the DR. without worry, I always ask "Aren't you afraid they will find something"? They would say "No thats why u go". Ture I suppose I am healther than I was 3 yrs ago.Thank You :o) T~

[cj29]

I can definitely relate.  I absolutely hate going to the doctors, but it is necessary to do at times.  I also get a physical every year, and I do not like it one bit, but going can actually prevent what you are most worried about in my opinion.  Preventive care is very important as we get older in my opinion.  If they find the majority of problems early, then you have less complications in getting it treated.  We all have some things wrong with us, but that is what a physical is for; to ensure you are in good health and if not, treat the problem at the earliest moment possible.  

Don't feel embarrased or ashamed of being afraid to go and you are definitely not crazy....it is a very legitimate fear in my opinion.  

[moonpiebaby]

Thank You so much. Just hearing you talk to me claims me down. I do understand that is very important to go for my yearly. Thank You :o)