Comfortable in a Doctor's Office

Elsewhere in the forum I have posted about my recent adventures with palpitations. This has led me down a new path where I discovered something that I am curious about for others who suffer from anxiety disorder. Has anyone else gotten to the point that they feel comfortable going to doctor's offices?

I noticed this last week when I had to visit the emergency room. Upon pulling up to the hospital, I found a bit of relief wash over me. Especially when I saw that the place was just about deserted and I was the only patient up there (the beauty of a small town emergency room.)

Two days later I went for my follow up with my primary doctor, and I've been up there for so much stuff the last few years I no longer feel anxious going in. Especially considering she isn't taking new patients. I am often the only one in there prior to the next person's appointment and it helps me to considerably relax.

I feel like when doctors know what is going on with me that I feel more secure and like it gives me a morale boost. I also realized that this is probably a significant sign of just how bad my anxiety really is if I am to the point that going to the doctor's office actually makes me feel better just by going and that I have gotten comfortable in a place known to give almost everyone anxiety.

Is this something that anyone else experiences?

Hi

I can relate to your post.

I think this is made possible as I have a really good relationship with my GP, Psychiatrist and Therapist. But I do find if I see someone new that I do get very anxious.

I am moving to a new area so will need to go through all that initial anxiety before I find medical professionals that I feel comfortable with.

Hibee