Mammogram normal...
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Mammogram normal...
| Thu, 09-07-2006 - 7:44pm |
but the anxiety is still there. WTH? I cannot wait to feel better again. I thought after a clear mammo, I'd feel so relieved and I did for a few hours but then I started freaking again. It's like I've become obsessed with having something wrong with me. It's only been two weeks since I started the meds so hopefully sooner than later, I will be able to have normal days. This is really taking a toll on me. I wanted to ask how do your spouses/SO deal with your anxiety?
Tina








I know that this isn't something new for you, but here goes. Focus on all the positive aspects of your life. Keep your eyes on your return to wellness. Don't get sidetracked by thoughts of physical illness. Keep pushing on through the anxiety. The meds will certainly help. Usually it's 4 to 6 weeks for optimal effect. You will be just fine, Tina. I am so happy to hear that the mammogram was negative. Allow yourself a few minutes a day to dwell on fears of illness, then throw up a stop sign in your head & get on with your life. It takes time & practice, but you can do it. Many on our board have done it.
As for how others view our anxiety, supportive people help us the most. If we don't have supportive people around, it tends to bring us down. If your dh/SO doesn't *get it* then offer him some literature on the subject. Have him attend a therapy session with you. But, as in all things, there are some things that we cannot change. Don't allow other folk's attitudes to effect you. You are important. How you feel is all the validation you need. Good luck & GBU! (((hugs))) jan
I am so happy your mammogram was normal, I had a feeling it would be ;)
Sheri Ann
Thanks everyone. I do think a lot of this has to do with having a terminally ill son. I mean for six years, I've had to deal with his illness and thoughts of him dying and reading about all this other stuff and I think it's caught up to me-all the stress. I handled it very well until recently.
Since this is all relatively new, I am not too hard on
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Thanks, sounds like me always googling and I need to stop that. I went out for a few hours yesterday and relaxed and I have felt tons better mentally and physically. I did call the dr and she called me in Klonopin because I told her I needed something to help me through.
Tina
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I am happy you called the doctor, Tina.
Sheri Ann
i'm glad the mammogram went well...i know what you mean thought about hoping something like this would make you feel better and then being dissapointed when your still anxious...