Anxiety is a side effect of our diagnosis and we all have to face it every day, no matter whether we are pre op, post op or post treatment. Especially when waiting for tests and results! So I thought it might be an idea to share here about what we’ve found that helps.
For me, I love word games. I discovered an app called Words with Friends (I like Words with Friends 2) the year I was diagnosed - it’s like Scrabble and if you’re lucky enough to find good opponents, you can get quite a good back and forth regular game! My opponents are mostly in the USA so are typically on in the evening or nighttime, which means I always wake up to it being my go! I usually have a dozen or more games on the go at a time! I also play a rather simple app based on The Simpsons which is called Tapped Out and you basically just collect and buy characters and buildings, have tasks to do, collect revenue from buildings, and I like it as it requires virtually no skill or concentration!
I also love getting out into the New Forest (two miles from us) and listening to birdsong and watching and experiencing nature all around me.
What do you find helps you?
I downloaded the word game and it’s safe to say I may be addicted 
Thank you I love it.
I’m waiting for my planning appointment it shouldn’t be too long now. I am prepared however as I have read your thread and will be implementing all tips.
