Fearful of Vaginal Penetration Posted: 08-20-07 16:15pm
Has anyone ever been so scared of the
gynecologist that they cried? I just had a
pap smear and it felt horrible, a wierd,
deep, uncomfortable, pressing feeling.
Even though the doctor was kind, I could
not calm myself. I am always afraid of
pain when anyhting comes near me down
there.
I was so nervous I cried on the exam
table, my legs shook and I broke out into
a cold sweat.
I cried all the way home and cried for
another hour. I felt scared and alone, and
for a moment I wanted to kill myself.
I have never been abused sexually so I am
confused as to why i feel this way. The
thought of sexual intercourse makes me
nauseous and I fear that if I ever get
married I will never be able to consummate
the marriage. I can barely insert a tampon
without passing out. I want to protect my
health, and I've managed to get paps
before but I am getting more and more
scared with each visit instead of getting
used to it.
I think this is the last time I will EVER
go to the gynecologist!!
Anyone else ever have this problem and
have tips on how to get over this phobia?
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young Girl
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Posted: 08-20-07 16:17pm
honey the first pap is usually the most
uncomfy one
they get better after then. im sorry you
feel this way because OBGYN are very
important for a woman to see throughout
her life
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Llewellyn
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Joined: 21 Jan 2007 Posts: 1743 Location: NY
Posted: 08-21-07 21:50pm
That sounds like something you should seek
professional help for. Try looking in the
phone book for therapists near you.
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knarf72
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Anxiety Posted: 08-22-07 06:28am
sounds like you had an anxiety attack
she a therapist as previously mentioned
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Georgia59
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Posted: 08-22-07 10:17am
Definitely see a therapist, you don't want
this to haunt you the rest of your life.
Anxiety is one of the easiest things to
fix in therapy.
