RJS,

My fear is all paralysing.....I do not overcome it. I go ONLY when I
have to and you probably can count on one hand how many times I've
been to the doctor in the last ten years. It's usually preceded by
several days of tears and anxiety...then extreme anxiety on "the day"
to the point I almost don't see how I'm making it through the day.
After the visit to the doctor, I tend to feel a sense of humiliation
and defeat...and sometimes I get very quiet and withdrawn for a few
days. It's a good thing I don't have to go very often I guess.

This is the first time I ever posted to this group. I'm fairly new
here and I just am getting through some of the posts.


Alena

--- In 000-Fear-Of-Doctors@y..., "R.J.S." <rnode@w...> wrote:
>
> THis is just a quick question/survey to those who may still be
monitoring
> this listserve; is your fear of doctors all paralysing, in that you
can't go
> under any circumstances, or is it a fear that can be overcome, akin
to
> public speaking jitters?
>
> Just curious.
>
> RJS