7 Ways to Overcome this Fear
Feeling anxious about going to the doctor is completely normal. While we certainly honor the expertise of health professionals and appreciate having access to resources that prevent and treat medical conditions, fear and apprehension still keeps some patients from receiving the care they need. The reasons for apprehension vary, but are largely tied to some level of uncertainty. Fear of the unknown leaves room to imagine all the things that could go wrong and alarms us to the point of avoidance. The good news is you can alleviate some of your fears by adhering to these seven practices:
