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I Have A Phobia Of Doctors

Even though nowadays I have very real symptoms, I'm still afraid that a doctor will tell me I'm "faking it" only to get a medical justification, even though most of the times I don't need one, or GAP and that once again I'll have to go through hell with antidepressants all while ignoring the real problem(s). Such scenarios only happened a couple of times in my life but I still sometimes get a panic attack when I reminisce or even think of going to a doctor... 😔 I wish I could ignore it but the only way to beat it would be a lot of appointments...which I guess is going to happen soon because my pains are becoming unbearable.

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PhoenixPhail · M

I hate going to doctors. The problem with the medical system is, it doesn't treat the cause of the problem, only the symptoms. As long as the underlying cause is there, symptoms are going to continue showing up, somehow. It's a never-ending cycle.

MrBrownstone · 46-50, M

@PhoenixPhail And doctors get bonuses for pill prescriptions from pharmaceutical companies.

Melpomene · 22-25, F

@PhoenixPhail Most of the times you can't influence a cause, that's why they treat symptoms but also try to find the cause (so it wouldn't happen again). A lot of the times you can't even know you have something unless you show up for a regular check-up.
Meanwhile, I wish I'd run into a doctor that actually TREATS something. Not telling me to "deal with it" or "you're making it up".

PhoenixPhail · M

@Melpomene Yes, that would be good. Many doctors don't even believe in some conditions, like fibromyalgia.

Melpomene · 22-25, F

@PhoenixPhail Exactly.