Re: Going to the drs to discuss this
My Dr. has never laughed at me regarding this and has treated me with utmost concern. I have been treated since I was 5 though and Im almost 40. There are a lot of doctors who are not familiar with this at all and it might be a good idea to maybe print some information from this site to take with you for him to learn about it. Just be honest. Tell him how you know its so unrational but then your mind takes over you can't control your thoughts. Thats what a phobia is. Irrational fear of something,...and whether most admit it or not,...everyone has something that comes close to a phobia. Tell him Matt Lauer has this and there are some sights you can copy about his struggle as well. I think you will be suprised at the help he will have to offer you. Prayers your way,.....
Scarlett
2 Corinthians 12, 7-10
I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, " My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in your weakness."