Your welcome Toots, but I only told you what you already knew! :)
Now go get into your jim-jams, a hot cup of Sleepy Time Tea and a good book.......that is what Dr.Greenlydia recommends. (But you know I'm NOT a real doctor, right?) LOL
You write me anytime you need to, OK?
Peace
Greenlydia
Thank you for your caring words of support! I do feel good knowing that I am taking the right steps in overcoming this anxiety. Now I feel I can rest well tonight. Thanks again!
You have such a classic case of health anxiety, it's textbook! So many of us here have it and cancer certainly tops that list! So, in THAT respect, you are not alone! And you are certainly not alone in your fear of going to the doctor! We ALL fear what they MAY tell us! You'll do just fine.
You have so totally answered your own question of what you should do..........discuss with your doctor about getting into some therapy and possibly a short course of anti-anxiety meds.
You are seeing your derm again on Friday. Speak frankly with him/her regarding your health fears as well. They may not be psychologist, but you won't be the first one who talks to them about this kind of phobia. They could very well help you more than you know.
I wish you well and hope that you feel nothing but the joy of your cousins Thanksgiving wedding!
You are being very pro-active in your own health care and I applaud you for that. It takes courage and strength and a desire to live a better life, which you will.
Let us know how you're doing, OK?
Peace
Greenlydia