How to Tackle Treatment Anxiety – Part 2
This content was medically reviewed by Baher S. Yanni, MD, on October 30th, 2017.
There aren’t many people who look forward to receiving medical treatment of any kind, but we all need it sometimes. Avoiding getting treatment can lead to higher medical expenses and more complex treatment. Sometimes, you just have to bite the bullet and get things taken care of. However, that doesn’t mean it has to be a bad experience. At the Spine INA, we completely understand the anxiety that can accompany medical treatment, and that is why we work so hard to make each of our clients’ experiences top-notch. In our last blog, we explored a few ways you can diffuse treatment anxiety, including making preparations and getting your questions answered.
In our last blog, we explored a few ways you can diffuse treatment anxiety, including making preparations and getting your questions answered. In today’s blog, we want to equip you with a few more ways to combat any anxiety you may experience.
Ways to Diffuse Treatment Anxiety
Write your fears down in a journal.
We aren’t all writing types, but don’t underestimate the power of putting fears onto paper. This is a way to get anxiety-ridden thoughts out of your head and out of the way so you can focus on preparing for the benefits your treatment will bring you. After all, wasting energy on worry isn’t worth it. Chances are good that your life is as busy as ours, and you have plenty of things on your plate without sprinkling anxiety all over. Get your worries onto paper. While it won’t erase them, it may give you a greater sense of power over them, and that can go a long way.
Prepare yourself physically.
Depending on what kind of treatment you’re going to receive, you may have specific instructions from your specialist on how to prepare. Make sure you stick to them while keeping in mind that the better shape you’re in, the easier and faster your recovery will be. Take care of yourself, being sure to eat well, rest well, and exercise to the extent you can.
Join a support group.
Community can make a huge difference, especially if you can’t find enough support from family and friends. People who are going through the same thing as you will have a deeper understanding and can help you feel like you aren’t alone. You’ll have access to their experiences, concerns, and listening ears. Knowing you have a safe space to air your own concerns and get input will do wonders for your confidence.
We Can Help
Spine issues are unique because they can immediately and profoundly affect every moment of your life both physically and mentally. At Spine INA, we have a full understanding of just how difficult it can be to deal with an issue, much less go through treatment. That is why our minimally-invasive procedures are so beneficial. Whatever you might be dealing with, we have the experience and tools to quickly and accurately identify the issue and then work toward lasting solutions. Don’t hope your pain goes away and then end up paying for elaborate treatment when it doesn’t. Instead, turn to New Jersey’s premier spine doctor team.
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