scared to take a medical exam

Seeking Support or Advice

I've been dealing with stomach problems and gastritis for about three years. the thing is, my doctor asked me to take an endoscopy exam and I haven't done it because my OCD makes me so afraid of what I could do or say under the effects of anesthesia. I'm afraid I'm going to start talking about my obsessions, even the ones I haven't shared with anyone, and those are the ones that make me more afraid. anyone else needed to be anesthetized here? what where the effects? I could really use some advice on this issue. thanks.

Posted Apr 6, 2026, 12:57 AM UTC

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