Will any surgeon accomodate me with my medical anxiety??

I have had "medical anxiety" since I was 5 years old. When I go to the doctor's office (even now at the age of 31) I get extremely anxious to the point that I faint. It starts with a racing heart beat, sweating palms then the feeling of fight or flight. I don't notice it but my breathing becomes shallow and I faint. I HATE THIS!!! I would love to have the surgery but fear that my own fear/anxiety would do me in. I am also afraid that I won't be able to find a doctor with an awesome bedside manner who is willing to accomodate me and be sympathetic to my needs. I have had so many doctors tell me to "grow up", "get over it", "don't think about it". Well don't you think if any of that would help I've already tried it? My therapist says it's Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I want the surgery so badly but think this BARRIER will get in my way!!!

We greatly appreciate your interest in helping us build our Q&A database. To discourage vandals from posting garbage, however, we require people to register before posting.

You must be logged in to post an answer. Click here to log in.