Panic Attacks Support Group

I had to go to the dr for antibiotics last week because I was sick. Every time I have to go to the Dr. I get so anxious. I think this stems from my first panic attacks years ago and having to go through heart test etc.. because nobody knew what was wrong with me till I finally was diagnosed correctly. I think I still have a mistrust for Dr's in general and my anxiety gets so bad whenever I have to see one.My Bp is always higher at the Dr when I first get there because I am in flight or fight and they have to re-take later when im calm to see that it is normal. Its so frustrating!

Hi Headams2001. I don't think we've met so welcome to the group. I don't have the anxiety with doctors but I sure do with the dentist. It is very frustrating.

I always get anxious going to the doctor's. For me, I think it stems from Post Traumatic Stress due to my near death experience 9 years ago when I gave birth to my twins...I was in the ICU for days, and then a week and a half following that. I went through so many tests and doctors coming around nonstop.

So yeah, I go to my family doctor only once a year, I fortunately rarely ever get sick, but that once a year for a check-up and lab work is more than enough for my liking. I sit in that waiting room with my heart racing like crazy, I have to make a big effort to chill myself out beforehand. I must do a decent job though because by the time I finally get in a room to see the doctor and he takes my BP, he always says it's looking good. Haha!

But totally understand the white coat anxiety.