Avoiding the Doctor or Going Too Much: How to Manage Health Anxiety
In this episode, the Bonnies talk about doctor anxiety and how it can lead people to avoid appointments or feel intense worry before routine tests and screenings. They discuss the value of recommended preventive care, the importance of trusting relationships with doctors, and the role of therapy when health fears become difficult to manage.
They also look at the balance between appropriate screening and excessive testing, including how more scans or wearable devices can sometimes increase stress.
HIGHLIGHTS:
1:33 Vet Fears, Doctor Fears
2:40 Screening Protects Health
5:45 Facing Mammogram…
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