The key to exposure therapy is baby steps.
If the GP visit is too much right now, work on a smaller goal. Start with something comfortable, like a walk in the park where there are people but not many. Go as yourself or in any way you are comfortable enough to blend in. When you can do that comfortably, stop somewhere that isn't crowded, like a food truck or buy some ice cream. You want something where you are doing something unthreatening, yet it has the face-to-face part for a very short time.
Keep working at it. Each time you can do a little thing without the world ending, you begin to build confidence. Then work on SLOWLY expanding your horizon.
Maybe even reward yourself with a gift or a small treat each time you succeed.
Baby steps. You've got this. You are stronger than you realize. We are all here to cheer you on. You can do this. Go, Tammy, go!
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