Awake and up all night

Milkey said:

I have seen a lot of people speaking to each persons just a question have enyone ever met each others 

Not met any of the other posters on here, that would be some party if we did all get together 

H

Waiting for results is a difficult time. We all find different ways to distract ourselves from the panic and the 'what ifs.' I use self hypnosis you tube videos or music to keep my mind from racing. The hypnosis is nothing like stage hypnosis. It took me a while to find a you tube channel or two which appealed to me. I have not found anything that totally removes the pre-result tension, but the results day will arrive and you will then be able to focus on the next stage of treatment or whatever. It does generally get a bit easier as you become more used to (resigned to!!) your predicament. Best wishes. Ray  

Hi Whodunit

Sorry to see that you've had to join us here. Unfortunately some of this process is a waiting game and we just have to take one day at a time.  Best wishes for the results and any treatment you may need.

There is quite often someone around on here pretty much 24/7 so feel free to come back & chat.

H 

Hi Whodunit. First thing, everyone on this forum understands that panic. You're human and your feelings are totally natural. What has got me through stuff is family, friends and all the smashing people on here. Cats, flowers, food, childhood memories, jokes and lots and lots of love and support. Try to focus on today. Distract yourself and things can work out in the end. Don't beat yourself up and be kind to yourself. Loads of love. We all understand.

welcome whodunit.i get panic attacks every time i have a hospital appointment. try and distract yourself. i do deep breathing doesnt always work.

i have used them ray they are really good.

Replying to this again. He's very weak today and too tired to sit in the chair.

One more day of chemo

Its hitting me a bit today sense of loss and it is unreal

Hi Whodunit,

It's hard waiting for results from scans, blood tests and so on.  Just try to focus on the here and now. I know it's easier said than done. Have you got any plans for tomorrow that might take your mind of next week?

There's lots of us on here who have been through and are experiencing the same. Coming on here and having a chat with others really helps too. There will be others who have different strategies to help.

I guess for me, I try to focus on what's happening around me right now, maybe making sure I'm eating something good for a meal, watching something good on TV, being with family. Different things work for different people. I also try to make sure I get out in the fresh air as much as I can,  look at a bit of nature! 

Maybe on Tuesday you could talk to a nurse if you don't feel settled? There's also the Macmillian helpline to talk to someone if your anxiety becomes too much. Don't forget there's lots of people on here who will be able to tell you what they do to help.

Hang on in there! You've got this!  xxx

Evening Whodunit, and welcome from me too.

It seems like forever, waiting for results, but take the advice of one day at a time from others' lovely messages. Those days are counting down and hopefully you'll get the results very soon now. Big hugs sweetheart xxx

Sorry to hear this Dingg. Just take it a day at a time.  Chemo is absolutely draining and some days you're ok, others you're totally wiped out. If he needs to rest, he just needs to rest.  It means things are working... there's a battle going on inside him and he's fighting back.

Sending hugs xxx