I want to get as healthy as possible... but i am terrified!

elle18287

After starting on MFP I got very serious about getting healthy. Not just my body, but also mentally and emotionally. I started seeing a therapist about my anxiety and I have been making various doctors appointments to ensure I am as healthy as I can possibly be. My first real doctors appointment is next Tuesday and I am very nervous. You see... I am terrified of doctors! Not all doctors, but ones that touch me. I had spinal meningitis as a child and various other bad experiences with doctors and hospitals. I was traumatized. And while I am completely aware that logically my fear is ridiculous... I am still having trouble coping with the anxiety. Does anyone else have a fear like this? How do you cope?

fteale

I am at the moment. Not usually. I am running a lot to try to keep the anxiety at bay, I can switch off when I am running. I am not an anxious person generally, but have had a very traumatic year and am not coping too well. Most of the time I am fine, and then bam it hits me and I have to hide in my room. Exercise really does help.

I sound like a loon, I am not a loon, really not at all, I am one of those stone cold sane people. I've just had a bad year.

chevy88grl

Our pasts shape who we are today. Traumatic situations in our childhood will carry over to adulthood. It is a proven fact and it isn't abnormal.

When you go to the doctor, I would talk to him/her about your anxiety. Explain what happened to you as a child. Let them know how you're feeling. I really feel like being honest helps in the long run. Don't be embarrassed or worried about what they'll think of you. They'll be able to give you better care if they have knowledge of your past.