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Suffering with phobias
I am suffering from medical phobias since 2013 when I go to hospital for checkup my BP and pulse rate shoot up whan I check at home it always comes 110/70 please help me how I can come out from this phobias specially heart checkup bp pulse rate monitor I fear when someone check up bp and pulse and other
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U r suffering from phobia n anxiety. Kindly consult with psychotherapist asap
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It seems to be an anxiety disorder which is leading to multiple phobias. It needs to be treated asap otherwise it may get complicated.
It can be well treated with a Holistic approach for complete recovery.
It can be treated well with counseling sessions and homeopathic medicine effectively.
You need an expert psychologist who is a good homeopathic physician.
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I have been working as a Homeopathic Psychiatrist and Counseling Psychologist for the last 17 years. You can contact me through an online appointment for further assistance
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Whatever your BP is, it’s not about the BP. It’s about the anxiety. The phobia that’s causing the you know rise in your BP levels and anxiety, so it’s best that you consult a psychologist and you take therapy sessions to get better with your anxiety. It will definitely get better. You just need to have patience and go on with the process. Anxiety will not cause you anything is just a few. It’s a bully that makes you feel that something might happen. Contact for same
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Hi You are suffering from anxiety related issue.... You need to undergo Psychotherapy and counseling for the same... In addition diet, yoga and meditation will give you benefits in overcoming the same....
With regards
Srividhya Mahalingam
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Hi,
Dealing with medical phobias, especially related to blood pressure and heart health, can be quite challenging. It's essential to acknowledge your feelings and understand that many people experience similar anxieties in medical settings. One effective approach is through gradual exposure therapy; start by familiarizing yourself with the environment of the hospital or clinic, perhaps visiting without the intention of a checkup. Additionally, practicing relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, or mindfulness can help calm your nerves before and during medical visits. Consider seeking support from a therapist who specializes in anxiety or phobias; cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can be particularly effective in addressing irrational fears and changing negative thought patterns.
It may also help to bring a supportive friend or family member with you during appointments to provide comfort and distraction. Communicating with your healthcare provider about your fears can also be beneficial; they may be able to adjust their approach to make the experience less stressful. Using self-monitoring tools at home can empower you, allowing you to see that your readings at home are stable, which may ease your anxiety over time. Remember that addressing phobias takes time and patience, so be gentle with yourself as you work through this process.
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Thanks for reaching out. Based on what you have mentioned it seems like you are afraid of medical tests. Consult a psychologist and explain about your anxiety in detail. It is something that can be managed. It is important to know for how long you have been having this fear and what is the root cause. Consult a psychologist and explain about your anxiety in detail. With the help of counselling sessions you will be able to overcome medical phobia.
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Contact me for counselling sessions. Along with counselling I can suggest natural foods to calm the mind.
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Certainly! Here are some examples of reframing negative self-talk into positive self-talk:
1. Negative: "I always mess things up."
Positive: "I may make mistakes sometimes, but I’m learning and improving with each experience."
2. Negative: "I’m so bad at this; I’ll never get it right."
Positive: "This is challenging, but with practice, I’ll get better."
3. Negative: "I don’t deserve success."
Positive: "I work hard, and I deserve to see the benefits of my efforts."
4. Negative: "Everyone is better than me."
Positive: "Everyone has unique strengths, including me."
5. Negative: "I’m not good enough."
Positive: "I’m a work in progress, and I have qualities that make me valuable."
6. Negative: "I can’t do this; it’s too hard."
Positive: "This may be difficult, but I have overcome challenges before, and I can tackle this one too."
7. Negative: "I’m a failure for not reaching my goal."
Positive: "I’m proud of the effort I put in, and I can learn from this experience for next time."
8. Negative: "I’ll never get over my anxiety."
Positive: "Managing anxiety is tough, but I am taking steps to work through it and build resilience."
Over time, practicing these shifts can help build a mindset that’s more compassionate and supportive of your growth.
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See it being more than 10 years that you are experiencing, stems from anxiety or past negative experiences. There are strategies to help manage and reduce that fear, like our mind can get conditioned for everything. We can learn how to unlearn it first and associate it with some positive thoughts and emotions.
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Understand the root cause: Reflect on what specifically causes the fear. Is it the fear of medical procedures, a past traumatic experience, or anxiety about potential health issues? Recognizing the source can help you address it directly.
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We will have to work through the fear and where is it coming from. You can visit a psychotherapist or hypnotherapist to understand and overcome them
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Ms. Farheen Moulana
Psychologist
4 yrs exp
Bangalore
Dear concerned, really appreciate you to come forward with your concerns. Anxiety, stress and panic sometimes will raise our blood pressure to a certain level. It is always good to practice relaxation methods when ever you are at home or outside. Take breaks and unwind as much as possible. And when you go to hospital to check your blood pressure, make sure to relax, breath deeply a few times with eyes closed then check your blood pressure.
To over come other phobias, you can always get in touch with me and discuss them in detail as I can provide you with best guided techniques to overcome them.
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Please connect with me for consultation on phobias and anxiety
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Practice deep breathing, relaxation techniques, meditation and nature walks
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Ms. Hema Sampath
Counselling Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Considering your age you need not keep monitoring your BP this frequently..
Promise to yourself that you will Be going to hospital onky if there is an emergency..
Also suggest you to consult a psychological Counselor instead of General Physicians..
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Mr. Sandeep Kumar
Psychologist
12 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Hi dear concerned, This sounds like health anxiety, and working with a therapist can help you manage these fears around medical settings and checkups. They can guide you through techniques to stay calm and desensitize these triggers, making it easier to manage your anxiety during appointments.
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Ms. Rizwana Parvin T M
Counselling Psychologist
7 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Draw a fear chart with 0% fear to 100% fear ... Then write the fear beside it... Then relax yourself and try facing the minimal fear and that will slowly help and give you confidence. Here in this case imagine being checked bp and relax yourself, buy a bp checking machine and check bp at home, that can be a 50% fear for example ... Then go to hospital and comeback without doing the check up .... Slowly slowly face the fear with calming yourself down and deep breathing
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Consult a psychologist for facing your fears then phobias, I can help you with it.
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Mr. Veda Vyas
Hypnotherapist
Hyderabad
Medical phobias complicate all medical diagnosis and even curing diseases or injury some times. I have worked with such medical phobias before and seen good results of significant improvement in one month and mostly overcome the root cause of issues in about 3 months with regression therapy.
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consult with a good regression therapist or hypnotherapist.
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Ms. Shweta Parekh
Counselling Psychologist
17 yrs exp
Mumbai
What wires together in your brains fires together. If I had to explain the feeling of anxiousness and going for the check up is wired so strong in your mind that they will inevitably fire and respond together. The way to cope with this is unlearn this association with help of a good therapy process.
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