Health Anxiety

pascal30 oooooo thank you, brought a tear to my eye this morning and yes, I posted before about my lovely husband, how he took great care of me AND of course, became a Housework Master, I’m blessed x

crazyH…thankyou so much, really appreciated x

Katey and GinJeannie - best of wishes to you both

Gwyllt

My dad’s philosophy was when you know what you are dealing with it’s easier to to cope with.

such a sensible approach Gwyllt..

You found the strength to cope with your previous illness and you will again Katy.. you may be worrying needlessly and you have a wonderful supportive husband. You are not alone..

Thank you girls….”every little helps “! Xx

Me too, sending heartfelt wishes for a quick result from the tests. It's the waiting which is so difficult.
Thinking of you.

GinJeannie its difficult for me to know what to say to you, but I just wanted to acknowledge your post and wish you all the best going forward x

So very true. It’s the not-knowing that so stressful. Maybe I will sleep on Monday night after my consultation with the Haematologist to discuss my blood cancer and any treatment. Thanks to all for your support x

My dad’s philosophy was when you know what you are dealing with it’s easier to to cope with.

Kateykrunch

I have admitted to my Husband today that I have some anxiety around my health. I have had to have a GP appointment today due to breathing problems which have been evident but managed since my first breast cancer diagnosis some years ago. I then 3 years ago had another breast cancer diagnosis which was extremely traumatic and I think has left me with a bit of PTSD! So much so, that I have had my head in the sand and not followed up any illnesses or issues as the thought of needing investigations and then waiting for results fills me with dread!! So, Ive seen the GP this afternoon, shes taken blood and has requested an urgent chest xray, I’m just so scared. hubby just says everything will be alright, but it wasn’t alright twice before, and of course everything is always alright until it isnt and I have a very always near the surface ‘Run Away’ gene. How do I deal with this, any ideas.

Can you try telling yourself that worrying isn’t going to change what is going to happen. What it is going to do is stop you enjoying yourself in the moment. I’m the opposite to you. When I had a scare I was more worried about getting a parking place at the hospital than the tests because I couldn’t change the results. Change what you can and ignore what you can’t change . Good luck x

GinJeannie what a shock!
Thinking of you and hoping they can stabilise you ASAP.

I just tell myself right now I am fine So enjoy what you can do right now.

I do understand your anxiety. A very painful back problem meant blood tests and as a result I have been diagnosed with a blood cancer, myeloma. I see my Haematology consultant on Monday so am extremely anxious to hear what treatments are available. I know it’s not curable but is treatable. Sending you hugs

Thank you everyone x

Eat properly get plenty of sleep and keep busy. Get plenty of hugs from your DH family and friends.
I hope your results don't take too long and you soon get any treatment you need I wish you well.

It is normal to feel anxiety about this xx speak to your husband
Lots of love

Being told everything will be alright is not helpful. I didn't find a lot of comments I received when being diagnosed and then treated for cancer helpful or truly caring at all.

I preferred someone to say along the lines of "you are on the radar now so let's wait for the results and then we will know what if anything we are facing".
The waiting is horrid. Distraction is the best thing. Cinema. Shopping for a treat. Tidying some cupboards and drawers. You are braver than you think.

Katey I hope you get good results from your tests, we need to be brave when having these investigations💐

You’re not the only one Kateykrunch - just couple of days ago, I found blood in the loo and I panicked. I suffer from Haemorrhoids, but the last time I had such an event was, about 20 years ago. As you say, waiting for test results, is the worst part of the process. So I am just waiting to see if it settles on its own . In my case there will be an internal examination 😫 - so I’m taking the ‘wait and see’ approach.
Don’t be like me - you have been through a lot. You are brave. This is just an another hurdle, which you will definitely overcome. Be positive- everything’s going to be fine

So sorry. This sounds very difficult. Good for you for going where you need to be anyway, though.

When I have a cause for anxiety, I try to stay busy and distracted helps me. Imo it's all about getting through another day with as much serenity and happiness as possible.

Staying busy with things that give me sense of accomplishment: Cleaning out a closet, painting a wall, cooking.

Small luxuries as distractions: Watching a movie. Going out for pie. Painting my fingernails and toenails.

Best wishes to you, dear.

@Katey, is perfectly understandable for you to feel anxious like this after everything you have been through, don’t beat yourself up about it, be kind to yourself, your DH is trying to help by being positive, lean on him and draw strength from his strength.
Hoping you get the results you want.
🌺🙏🏾

Hold your husband tight.
He will help you face this (which may be nothing "serious". Now he knows you are scared I hope he will help you be stronger.