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Rebel Queen 1980 · 04-02-2004, 12:58 AM

I know I may sound like an idiot right now,but I still fear
doctors,I mean when I ever have to talk to one or if they
get close to me to do their testing I starting shaking real
bad and sometimes I get so nervous I can hardly talk.
Is this some kind of medical phobia that I have

Dutabi84 · 04-02-2004, 01:03 AM

Probably. I mean, if there is such a thing as "the fear of aluminum foil," I'm sure there's a fear of doctors.

Tuesday Weld · 04-02-2004, 06:52 AM

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Originally posted by JoCool
I know I may sound like an idiot right now,but I still fear
doctors,I mean when I ever have to talk to one or if they
get close to me to do their testing I starting shaking real
bad and sometimes I get so nervous I can hardly talk.
Is this some kind of medical phobia that I have

I feel the same way, around Drs and I've sure been to enough of them, that I shouldn't be upset, by them.

ponytail · 04-02-2004, 07:40 AM

I get real nervous around doctors. It's a cold atmosphere. The white coats, the background music. I'm getting nervous just thinking about it. I'm always afraid they're going tell me bad news. I hate sitting in the exam room and then I hear the doctor outside looking at my charts. I want to just get the heck out.

robyrob · 04-02-2004, 08:19 AM

i always thought that the best kind of doctor would be someone really laid-back, like Thommy Chong - of course he'd probably be a Pharmacist instead...

Titania · 04-02-2004, 02:25 PM

I'm terrified of hospitals, just the smell makes me nauseous, and I assosiate doctors w/ hospitals....soooo yeah, you arent alone with the medical phobia. I'm 18 and still try to run away from shots and blood tests...they've chased me into the hall more than once.

FamilyTiesGOP · 04-02-2004, 03:18 PM

I'm afraid of going too. It seems like they are always finding things wrong or things to do OTHER than the reason you went to go see them. They review your charts back to when you were given life and comment on old crap. They drive me nuts! I have a doctor now though he is really good. You go in, tell him what is bothering you and he gives you the proper medicine or fixes it. Simple as that.

Cashodeen · 04-02-2004, 03:20 PM

It's called iatrophobia, and I have it terribly.

Chocoholic · 04-02-2004, 03:46 PM

I'm not afraid of doctors or hospitals. The dentist, on the other hand...

Brent88 · 04-02-2004, 04:40 PM

I hate the Dentist/Orthodontists a LOT worse. Doctors aren't ideal either, but I don't really have a problem. I think it's because I have gone to the Dentist and Orthodontists a lot more frequently in the last few years and because I have a lot of discomfort when I go. Outside of shots(and that's been 4 years), I haven't had any bad things happen at the doctor's. But I'm terrified of the Dentist.

Cashodeen · 04-02-2004, 04:43 PM

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Originally posted by Brent88
I hate the Dentist/Orthodontists a LOT worse. Doctors aren't ideal either, but I don't really have a problem. I think it's because I have gone to the Dentist and Orthodontists a lot more frequently in the last few years and because I have a lot of discomfort when I go. Outside of shots(and that's been 4 years), I haven't had any bad things happen at the doctor's. But I'm terrified of the Dentist.

Yeah, the dentist and orthodontist gives me the willies. Although not as much as the doctors, which is weird, because I know most people hate the dentist more.

dawsongirl · 04-02-2004, 10:37 PM

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Originally posted by ponytail
I get real nervous around doctors. It's a cold atmosphere. The white coats, the background music. I'm getting nervous just thinking about it. I'm always afraid they're going tell me bad news. I hate sitting in the examin room and then I hear the doctor outside looking at my charts. I want to just get the heck out.

I hate when they stand outside the door! And I hate that they take forever. And I fear bad news. AND I FEAR NEEDLES.

FamilyTiesGOP · 04-02-2004, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Brent88
I hate the Dentist/Orthodontists a LOT worse. Doctors aren't ideal either, but I don't really have a problem. I think it's because I have gone to the Dentist and Orthodontists a lot more frequently in the last few years and because I have a lot of discomfort when I go. Outside of shots(and that's been 4 years), I haven't had any bad things happen at the doctor's. But I'm terrified of the Dentist.

My dentist is nice, but I still don't like going. I hated my orthodontist and hated going there. Luckily that is a part of my past now.

Georgia's on my Mind · 04-03-2004, 12:00 AM

i have a story.

so yeah i have this too..i get all shaky around doctors. mine told me i was the most nervous person i had ever seen and told my mom i needed a therapist asap. i cant wait till i go back there and tell him about this phobia and that he can go die.

Cashodeen · 04-03-2004, 12:06 AM

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Originally posted by Georgia's on my Mind
i have a story.

so yeah i have this too..i get all shaky around doctors. mine told me i was the most nervous person i had ever seen and told my mom i needed a therapist asap. i cant wait till i go back there and tell him about this phobia and that he can go die.

O M G, you have got to be joking. Surely there is no doctor out there that is that insane?! Geez louise, I am in utter shock. Yeah, tell the assface about iatrophobia. The terd hound should have learned that one in med school.

04-02-2004, 12:58 AM	#1
Rebel Queen 1980 Member Senior Member Join Date: Nov 05, 2002 Location: Watching Classic Sitcoms 24/7.... Posts: 1,509	Medical Phobia I know I may sound like an idiot right now,but I still fear doctors,I mean when I ever have to talk to one or if they get close to me to do their testing I starting shaking real bad and sometimes I get so nervous I can hardly talk. Is this some kind of medical phobia that I have

04-02-2004, 07:40 AM	#4
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,273	I get real nervous around doctors. It's a cold atmosphere. The white coats, the background music. I'm getting nervous just thinking about it. I'm always afraid they're going tell me bad news. I hate sitting in the exam room and then I hear the doctor outside looking at my charts. I want to just get the heck out.
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04-02-2004, 08:19 AM	#5
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04-02-2004, 04:40 PM	#10
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	I hate the Dentist/Orthodontists a LOT worse. Doctors aren't ideal either, but I don't really have a problem. I think it's because I have gone to the Dentist and Orthodontists a lot more frequently in the last few years and because I have a lot of discomfort when I go. Outside of shots(and that's been 4 years), I haven't had any bad things happen at the doctor's. But I'm terrified of the Dentist.
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04-02-2004, 01:03 AM	#2
Dutabi84 kittens must die Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 22, 2003 Location: MN/TX Posts: 11,026	Probably. I mean, if there is such a thing as "the fear of aluminum foil," I'm sure there's a fear of doctors.

04-02-2004, 03:18 PM	#7
FamilyTiesGOP _ Senior Member Join Date: Oct 28, 2003 Posts: 1,631	I'm afraid of going too. It seems like they are always finding things wrong or things to do OTHER than the reason you went to go see them. They review your charts back to when you were given life and comment on old crap. They drive me nuts! I have a doctor now though he is really good. You go in, tell him what is bothering you and he gives you the proper medicine or fixes it. Simple as that.

04-02-2004, 03:20 PM	#8
Cashodeen Hi. Forum Star Join Date: Aug 30, 2001 Posts: 11,363	It's called iatrophobia, and I have it terribly.

04-02-2004, 03:46 PM	#9
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	I'm not afraid of doctors or hospitals. The dentist, on the other hand...

04-03-2004, 12:00 AM	#14
Georgia's on my Mind Senior Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Aug 19, 2001 Posts: 25,054	i have a story. so yeah i have this too..i get all shaky around doctors. mine told me i was the most nervous person i had ever seen and told my mom i needed a therapist asap. i cant wait till i go back there and tell him about this phobia and that he can go die.