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I've had a bit of a phobia of hospitals for a few months, relating to something that happened when I was admitted at the beginning of March. However, it was only ever the actual hospital that scared me. Annoyingly, when I am watching hospital dramas on TV, my phobia is being triggered a lot more. I thought I could cope with watching TV but when the situation in which I was admitted comes up on the shows it really messes me up.

Now I know a lot of people are going to say just don't watch the TV hospital dramas, but I need to get over this phobia. I thought I could do it until it started to be triggered by the TV.

I know it sounds stupid and I probably just want to rant here, but does anybody have any ideas of how I can get over this phobia before I have to get my chronic illness checked out next month. I'm just so unbelievably terrified of anything to do with hospitals.

Reply 1

Niaya

13

you could try hypno-therapy

Reply 2

Brownie_89

You can try to see why you are so scared of them and try to confront your fears.

Reply 3

Love Sheep

1

What was it that terrified you? It's not the actual hospital, is it? You think of the hospital when you remember what happened, and the idea of going back there or thinking about it triggers the memory that upset you. I think you need to speak about it maybe and figure out what got you so scared. Hospitals are good places overall, but scary stuff does happen there so it's totally understandable. :-)

Reply 4

happydinosaur

15

AverageGuyOnTheStreet

I've had a bit of a phobia of hospitals for a few months, relating to something that happened when I was admitted at the beginning of March. However, it was only ever the actual hospital that scared me. Annoyingly, when I am watching hospital dramas on TV, my phobia is being triggered a lot more. I thought I could cope with watching TV but when the situation in which I was admitted comes up on the shows it really messes me up.

Now I know a lot of people are going to say just don't watch the TV hospital dramas, but I need to get over this phobia. I thought I could do it until it started to be triggered by the TV.

I know it sounds stupid and I probably just want to rant here, but does anybody have any ideas of how I can get over this phobia before I have to get my chronic illness checked out next month. I'm just so unbelievably terrified of anything to do with hospitals.

I used to be very terrified of hospitals. Wouldn't go near them. I got over it though because I had to. I was taken in to hospital (and had no say in the matter because I was unconscious and not waking up anytime soon) and then in for 2 months and just had to get on with it. Still don't like the places but then thats quite acceptable as they are very depressing. At the end of the day though I had to realise that without them I wouldn't be here right now. What I just wrote isn't very helpful but getting over a phobia is very much down to determination in my experience. I wanted to get better and be able to live life again and for that reason I knew I had to get on with it. Accept having to go to hospital and deal with illness and everything that comes with it. I think if you can work out what it is about hospitals that affects you so much then thats a start.

Reply 5

$am0th

damn, someone else whos scared of hospitals.. only time i went there was when i knocked myself out, woke up infront of family, just got up and walked out.. cant stand the place.. heck.. if i was seriously ill i wouldnt go still.

Reply 6

happydinosaur

15

the funny thing with me was that I was so obsessed with watching Casualty despite the phobia of actual hopsitals, doctors, illness etc...

Reply 7

kiss-the-rain

I second the hypnotherapy. Don't dismiss it - i know people who've had it.

Also, go to the hospital a couple of times before your actual appointment. You're not there to see anyone, no tests - just walk around it.

If you feel comfortable with the surroundings, it will be easier when it actually comes to the appointment.

Reply 8

frank01277779

1

Will the greatness of Scrubs somehow help you overcome it?

Reply 9

AverageGuyOnTheStreet

OP

9

Love Sheep

What was it that terrified you? It's not the actual hospital, is it? You think of the hospital when you remember what happened, and the idea of going back there or thinking about it triggers the memory that upset you. I think you need to speak about it maybe and figure out what got you so scared. Hospitals are good places overall, but scary stuff does happen there so it's totally understandable. :-)

It's true. I was admitted against my wishes and ended up in a huge arguement with my parents because of why I was admitted. Being in a hospital, actually just being in the building :frown:

, does trigger the memories but also messes with the illness that caused me to act in the way that meant I had to go to the hospital. I had a follow-up appointment to my admission once I was 'better' (I still had the underlying illness that caused me to act that way) and I could not escape from my thoughts. I'm scared of that happening when I get my chronic illness checked out because I promised my best friend that I wouldn't act on those thoughts again. I've tried to talk to my parents but they judged me loads for (a) having the phobia, and (b) the reason behind it.

Reply 10

isabella

9

Have u considered talking to someone outside family - like a therapist / counsellor ? They will be able to help u overcome your fear - Also talking about it should really help :smile:

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