I have the worse anxiety when going to see a doctor. i always except the worse diagnosis . my heart rate is always high like 140 plus and my blood pressure is always up. how can i calm myself enough to go see doctor? this anxiety makes me avoid going

Anxiety: Start meditation & relaxation with imagery, by closing your eyes & visualizing going thru the visit. Practice breathing exercises. Keep in mind also that most of us have similar anxiety since we are not sure what the doctor is going to tell us, or if we will hear bad news. Seeing a therapist for cognitive behavior therapy does help as well.

Anxiety: You may have other anxiety issues as well as fear of physician visits, so consider psychological counseling in methods to learn to deal with anxiety issues in general.

Don't Let it Boil: Anticipation can cause the anxiety to build. Think of a pot of boiling water. You want to keep it on low so it doesn't boil over. Learn to self-assess and don't let anxiety build over a 7, on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the worst. Free Smart Phone Apps: 1) MyCalmBeat, 2) StressCheck, 3) TacticalBreather,4) LifeArmor, 5) Breathe2Relax, 6) BioZen, 7) BinauralBeats, 8) Instant HeartRate.