I've been to have my mask made today. I managed by the skin of the teeth to get through that.
I'm very claustrophobic but thought I would be able to have my eyes open which would help me cope. Turns out I can't. And I can't have the eye holes cut out.
Went to have the initial CT and just lost it. Had my audio book playing and tried all sorts to calm down. Had to get them to get me out.
So next week my husband is on hols and coming with me and they are going to give me some light sedation.
I've no idea how I'm going to cope for 6 weeks.
Has anyone been very claustrophobic and/or found the sedation helped?
Thanks
Hi Hen.
hmmm yes I suspect the usual distraction methods won’t work. Sedation has helped lots of people here but I do recall a couple of members having hypnotherapy which got them through.
I think once you get the first few sessions over and done with you will find the rest easier.
Hugs.
Let us know how you get on.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
And I can't have the eye holes cut out.
I can’t understand that. If it makes the difference between you being able to cope and not I don’t see why they won’t do it. Can you ask again and remind them how terrified you are?
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
