Re: Diadnosed Parkinism. Anxiety sky high
Saw my GP today and I spoke to the consultants secretary. They have no idea when the scanner will be fixed. I've to ring back next week. Doc still can't start my meds.
This is really getting me down. The anxiety makes the symptoms worse and now I feel on the edge of depression. It's a daily battle against my body and my mind.
Re: Diadnosed Parkinism. Anxiety sky high
I thought they were going to send you somewhere else? :shrug:
Next week? Oh, this is getting ridiculous.
Look, the positive is they obviously do not think this is urgent.
But, the negative is the frustration and waiting and being mucked about.
I know it's hard but you must keep yourself busy with things so the time passes quicker.
My Father had Anxiety and Parkinsons and that is exactly why he had loads of jobs lined up to keep is mind away from worrying and Anxiousness.
You are alive today and will be tomorrow and next week and next month and so on, so live and make plans. Don't let the depression win, you have support on here, you have your classes that you have just joined and join that support class as well.
Try to get as many people around you as possible, it helps sooo much.
And never be afraid to ask for help.
Sending you hugs 23tana. :hugs::hugs::hugs:
Re: Diadnosed Parkinism. Anxiety sky high
Thank you for the wise words and hugs, Carnation.
I've heard from someone else who had similar problems with our health authority. I guess they can't help the scanner breaking down, but there were so many promises of support when I was diagnosed that have not come to fruition.
I'm planning on going to Wales for a few days in October to see my mum on her birthday. I may extend the stay. And I'll keep up with the classes. I just wish I could control the anxiety as I know it's pointless.
Thanks again for the reply.
Re: Diadnosed Parkinism. Anxiety sky high
I finally have a date for my scan. They have a cancellation on 1st October, so of course I said yes! Seems constant pestering paid off!
I am anxious about it though. The whole process takes 4 hours, with 25 minutes having the machine go round your head. I hope I can hold still.
Re: Diadnosed Parkinism. Anxiety sky high
That's just 7 days to go! I know the whole process sounds very daunting and lengthy but I'm sure you will be offered some "help" should you need it particularly for those 25 mins.. Am really pleased that you have got a cancellation-you so badly need to have more information on your condition in order to move forward xx
Re: Diadnosed Parkinism. Anxiety sky high
That's great news 23tana. Not about having something around your head for 25 minutes, but great that you now have some progress and not too long to wait. :)
As you know I will be away on Holiday, but I will look in from time to time. :hugs:
Re: Diadnosed Parkinism. Anxiety sky high
Thank you pulisa and Carnation.
Hope you have a great holiday Carnation x
Re: Diadnosed Parkinism. Anxiety sky high
Getting panicky about the scan now. Only 2 more days to go. I'm allowed to take my meds as normal before I go, so will take a Diazepam. I'm really feeling anxious about the machine being around my head. I hope it's not noisy like an MRI scan. Has anyone had a DaT scan?
Tremors are worse due to the anxiety and I've a constant feeling of panic. Tips for calming down please anyone.
Re: Diadnosed Parkinism. Anxiety sky high
Hi 23tana
I had a head scan 6 months ago but don't know if it the same one, the one I did was not noisy.
Tips for calming down:
1. Check "Eft for anxiety" or "eft for panic" on youtube.
2. Watch Claire Weekes interviews on Youtube, she is amazing and for some reaso (despite her clothes and the way she speaks lol) she always manages to calm.me down.
Best of luck, sending you hugs and energy xx
Re: Diadnosed Parkinism. Anxiety sky high
Last day before the scan. I'm permanently anxious and having panic attacks. I hope I can get through this!