Hi lovelies,

A fear of hospitals, known as nosocomephobia, is quite a common fear that many people experience. It is also sometimes known as white coat syndrome. Patients who suffer from nosocomephobia will experience a sudden spike in blood pressure, as soon as they walk into a hospital.

In some cases, this fear of being at the hospital can come alongside other common fears, such as tomophobia (fear of surgeries), pharmacophobia (fear of medicine), or latrophobia (fear of meeting a doctor).

These phobias can be hard to cope with, and the anxiety can feel very overwhelming. However, you shouldn’t allow your fear to interfere with you getting the medical care that you need to care for your health or discourage you from seeing your doctor and getting the right care of medication. If you are struggling with a fear of the hospital, here are some useful tips to help you cope and get the care you need, no matter how scared you are.

Believe In Your Doctor
You should be able to trust in your medical care provider and their abilities. If you feel as though you can trust them and the prescribed medical advice they give you, this can help in lowering your levels of anxiety. If you can’t trust your doctor, it might be wise to seek a new one. If a negative experience has put you off, it might also be worth getting advice from a medical malpractice attorney. Being aware that you are under the care of a skilled doctor should help you take control of your worries. Instead of feeling scared, you should work to affirm the trust and gratitude you feel for a good doctor, and other medical staff, and others who work in the hospital.

Make Up Your Mind
Feeling convinced in yourself is an important step in overcoming a fear of the hospital. Understand how a doctor can help in treating the problem that you have and believe that hospitals are the right place to recover. Listen to the nurses. Cooperate with staff, and take your medications when you’re told to.

Know What’s Wrong
Talk to your doctor to get more information about your health issue. Educating yourself about the condition, the treatment, medication, and rehabilitation could calm you down and help you to feel more relaxed. Remember that reading online could have the opposite effect. Avoid negative stories and scare-mongering!

Get Help
If you are frightened of the hospital and put off visits, talk to someone about it. Try breathing exercises or meditation to help you relax. Eat well, spend time with your loved ones, take up a creative hobby, and stay productive to ward off negatives about seeing the doctor.

Get Organized
If you are going to the hospital for surgery, make some plans to help you to have a faster recovery. Pack your favorite books and movies to distract you, and take some familiar essentials like tissues and moisturizer to help you to feel more at home. This will help to take your focus away from your fears and feel more relaxed and calm.