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I agree with Henry! You are in charge. Phobias are usually related to a fear of losing control and you can be in total control when you walk into the dr's office. Talking with them before an exam can help too. If you just can't make the call, you could call a counselor's office first and tell them what's going on. Maybe they could help you get through the front door. When I made my surgery reservation, I was having a total panic attack. I told the scheduler that I was freaking out and she really calmed down. She kept reassuring me and we just went one step at a time.
What about this: Do you have a friend or family member who could call your regular doctor for you? They could tell them about your shoulder and about your fear and just see what the doctor says? Even just talk to the phone nurse?
Good Luck!! I know it's hard but you may do damage to your
shoulder by waiting too much longer.
Becky
lorna kay <chevrashaas@...> wrote:
lorna kay <chevrashaas@...> wrote:
Hi and thank you for responding, and yes i do know its important but that is my fear walking into a hospital or doctors office, thats my problem although i know it has to be fixed along with other things i cant even call a doctor thats how petrified i become even talking about it, i really dont know where to look for help at this point believe me if i could i certainly would its not what i know its what i fear that is fear itself
Henry <bobs85@yahoo.com> wrote:Hi Lorna,I share your fear of doctors. My advice is to see a doctor for that dislocated shoulder,it is basic stuff and really hard for them to screw up.Just remember that you are paying them that makes you the boss. If you don't like your doctor "he/she" fire them on the spot.Just say I don't believe your capable of filling my needs. I need someone who passed the people skill part of med school.You are in charge. Good luck to you. Henry
lorna kay <chevrashaas@yahoo.ca> wrote:i am hoping or rather trying to help myself with overcoming my horrible fear of seeing any type of a doctor, i even dislocated my shoulder 6 months ago and havent seen a doctor other than a family member telling me it was dislocated andshould definately see a doctor, whatever else ailes me i still cannot go i totally freak out at the mention of the word doctor, i am trying this site in hopes of some kind of help i am a woman of 62 years old, so if there is someone out there i am really desperate for any help
lorna
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