Hello - waiting for hospital appointment

Enjoy the walk   The waiting’s the worst part of you do join us we’re a pertinent bunch. Let us know when you’ve had appointment let us know.  pop on here for anything. 

Hazel. 

Kos said:

Had biopsy 9 days ago so waiting and had scan so that’s where I’m at. 

Phone next week if you haven’t heard. 

Hi Trish,

Great advice from Dani stay of Google at all costs( some of the best advice I got).

We all have the Aniious part of our brains feeling like they are taking over everything ! it’s normal it happens when we are totally overwhelmed with fear and anxiety of the unknown and we can’t process or deal with it .

Some people use breathing relaxation .I(like Hazel) found watching mindless TV and Netflix watching just about everything,it  would take up to a couple of hrs and then it would finaly calm down and give me some respite xIts really not easy but worth a try.

Spend this time doing the things that bring you joy ,waking the dogs is a great start and easy way to combine fresh air and exercise.See friends and family talk to people about how your feeling dont bottle it up inside .

Eat your favourite foods if you can, plan a nice trip or your dream holiday( even if its only a dream I have about 10 worldwide  good to dream).

There is always someone here to offer you support x

Debbie

Hi Kos 

So sorry that you are having such an anxious time …… it’s so difficult to keep our anxious brain busy but it’s currently on overload and can’t cope with the fear of the unknown.

Dani and Hazel have already given great advice ,distraction is very hard to do but it really helped me I tried walking /swimming but my mind had different ideas so watching TV series and Films on Netflix really helped also planning amazing dream holidays ( which I haven’t been on) really helped .

Breathing relaxation and meditation are amazing also x

Maybe make your own profile on Mcmillan    in the meantime sending you a big hug

Debbie

Thank you for your advice and caring.  I am reading a book at the moment and binge watched The Mayor of Casterbridge  so I am kind of trying.  

Kos

Oh I know about anxiety Trish. I was a nervous wreck! I’m a lot more positive now a plan is in place. 

Hi Trish

1. I had throat and neck issues for nearly 2 years before being sent to ENT via an urgent referral, I went on a short break to keep my mind off things, kept active, watched loads of telly, gave Dr Google a miss.......most referrals are not Cancer, hopefully you will be one of the 90% who have a no cancer diagnosis.

Peter 

Thank you so much Peter 

Thank you very much Debbie 

Really helpful

Thank you