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I like my medical doctor but everytime i go for a visit i get very nervous. this does not help my measurements. what practical advice can you give me?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Breathing exercises: It may help to practice breathing exercises before you go, so that they're natural for you when you need them. Here's a link to further explanation and how to do them: http://www.Drweil.Com/drw/u/vdr00112/the-4-7-8-breath-benefits-and-demonstration.Html.

Answered 5/12/2016

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Facing Ur What-Ifs: We tend 2seek reassurance that the things we fear won't happen. But no one can guarantee that what u fear won't happen. Even talking about "likelihood" may not help. People often feel relief when they face their fear...When accept it could happen. Ask urself what bad things u fear will happen @doc's office. What if u were 2say "ok that might happen. I wouldn't like it but then what? And then..?".

Answered 9/28/2016

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