Terrified of Mammogram

Could you take a friend or daughter to support you?

Take a couple of paracetamol before you go. While it is being done concentrate on a treat you are going to give yourself. Do not think about having it done , think about after it has been done and how relieved you will feel.

Maybe take a couple of painkillers before you go? Definitely mention to the nurse how painful it was last time, I’m sure she will be sympathetic to you.

Good luck!

Sorry to hear you are so worried about this but are you working yourself up into an over anxious state because you fear the process or the outcome? If it is the process, is it because it was so painful as I think they are uncomfortable but certainly should not be painful. If that is the case explain to the nurse beforehand and hopefully they can help you. If it is the results or the waiting for them that is making you worry so much then tell yourself that these are procedures that we are fortunate to have available to us now days and are wise to avail ourselves of them. I tend to think if it is unpleasant I would rather get it over sooner rather than later. If you don't get it done you will worry all the more and for longer. Maybe promise yourself a little treat afterwards. Get it done and come back and tell us.

gillybob
Please consider a few minutes of pain is worth the relief when you get the all clear letter, or quick effective lufe saving treatment is something is found.
As someone who is battling through the truly grim breast cancer treatment. I can assure you i would endure the discomfort of the mammogram anytime for what i am dealing with at the moment.

Do you think its somehow to do with your mums cancer that you're so afraid, gilly?