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Overcoming White Coat Syndrome

If seeing a doctor sends an individual to panic, he may be suffering a certain condition called white coat syndrome. This is also known as white coat hypertension, term describing a condition that triggers patients’ blood pressure to rise especially in clinical settings. Anxiety and stress also play vital role in the development of this syndrome.

If you had experienced unpleasant medical treatment and diagnosis before, it is more possible for you to develop this syndrome and become subconsciously afraid of seeing a doctor because this reminds you of previous trauma. This syndrome can also manifest in individuals who are afraid to get sick or in individuals leading to unhealthy lifestyle.

Getting a Diagnosis

Since most individuals are scared of visiting a doctor, diagnosing this condition can sometimes be tough. One of the common signs of this condition is severe anxiety. While in most cases white coat syndrome is characterized by anxiety and fear, this can also be impacted by unhealthy lifestyle options and choices such as excessive caffeine consumption, smoking and more. Regardless of the cause of this syndrome, it is important to combat this.

Ways to Overcome

1. Try to determine the exact root or source of your signs and symptoms. If you can pinpoint or narrow down the scenarios or determine the exact event that triggers this condition, you can concentrate in dealing with the real problem.

2. Look for a method or technique that relieves your stress and fear while you are on the go. The more you think about going to a doctor, the more you will feel nervous thinking about your scheduled appointment. Using relaxing or meditating method can help a lot to make you feel calm despite stressful situation.

3. Another way of overcoming white coat syndrome is to ask a trusted family or friend to accompany you in your scheduled doctor appointments. Having someone around who knows how to help and comfort you is a great help. In such way, you will be able to get used to going to your doctor without feeling extreme anxiety or fear.

4. Going to the same physician or doctor is also another helpful way of overcoming white coat syndrome. Seeing and meeting up with a doctor that you are already familiar with build trust and confidence.

You can certainly conquer your great fear by simply following the helpful ways discussed above. If your condition starts to be bothering and begin interfering with your daily routine, it is about time to overcome this and give yourself the chance to be happy and healthy. White coat syndrome can be a difficult condition, but you have to understand that this will not vanish overnight.

Never give up especially if you are seeing significant progress and changes. Overcome white coat syndrome with lots of effort and patience. In such way, you can control symptoms and can completely end your misery. The complete escape still depends on your personal will. If you are eager to eliminate this from your system, you surely can.

Jun 14, 2014-Flow Psychology Editor
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