Does the mere thought of a visit to the doctor's office set your heart racing? If so, you're not alone. Upwards of 30 million of us fear doctors and medical procedures significantly enough to keep us from getting the healthcare we need. The good news is that you don't have to live with these fears anymore. Thanks to the work of Martin M. Antony, PhD, and Mark A. Watling, MD, this book can help you overcome your medical phobias, maybe even faster than you ever thought possible. With guidance and techniques based on the most up-to-date psychological research available, Overcoming Medical Phobias will help you explore and gradually confront your fears. This book also provides strategies to help you avoid relapse and information on how to help friends and loved ones who suffer from debilitating medical phobias. If you're ready to overcome your medical phobia, this is the book for you.