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Do you hate going to the doctor's?

I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow and I'm dreading it. I don't exactly have a fear of hospitals, but I become incredibly nervous while there and on any appointment. When they take my blood pressure, they usually have to try it more than once because my rapid pounding heart throws off the machine. And getting blood drawn has made me come close to fainting more than once.

Overall something I don't like.
amethyst1 · 36-40, F
I'm actually glad when I can get a Dr appt as I have a long term condition and they usually can't come out to see me (I can't get to them) more than once a year. And they have no idea what my symptoms and days are like!!

When I used to have blood tests I would try and visualise I nice beach and ocean, to try and stay calm and take my mind off it all. Or you could try visualising something else you like or a nice scene like a night sky. (I don't bother now cos it usually takes several pricks lol and several visits before they can get any blood and I don't really care how many goes it takes as long as they can get some blood!)

Glad they take ur BP twice - stress can really affect it.
Peaceful · F
I avoid them at all costs if I can.

White coat syndrome is a real thing. You may know about it. When your BP climbs higher because you are there.
HannibalAteMeOut · 22-25, F
Not really, actually when I get there I like admiring their books, one time I even asked to take one to the waiting room. At the hospital I'm afraid of catching something, but not of getting examined; and I'm one of those people who like seeing their blood being drawn. The only doctor I was ever afraid of going was the orthodontist, that would really hurt! But overall, since I'm interested in the medical field, I couldn't really hate appointments and examinations.
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Peaceful · F
@SW-User you're catching on ;)
TheCoolestCat · 31-35, M
ive been going to see a doctor every 4 weeks for like the past 3 years, worst part is getting blood taken, i also nearly faint when it happens
thepreposterouspanda · 36-40, M
I hate the doctor, but I've had to go WAYYYY too much since 2010, so I don't think I can be blamed too hard haha.
Im only scared when I see the bill 😲
SW-User
@DisgruntledWookie I wish that was all that scared me. I hate needles too. It's all bad :P
@SW-User I was afraid of needles as a kid. I still am slightly but I try and think about other things while they give me the shot.
RickyS · M
Oh yes! I hated it as a child, and I still do.
SW-User
@RickyS Same. Nothing’s changed for me.
I always get nervous at the doctors too
SW-User
Not really.

 
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