cmclarke
05-11-14, 16:01
2 weeks ago I had my first mammogram, they asked me to come back for more pictures. I had a panic attack, spent a couple days convinced I had breast cancer. Everything was fine. They told me this happens a lot with first time mammograms.
now this week, I am waiting for a biopsy result and totally freaking out. I cannot sleep, I cannot be present with my family. Even though Ive been told these are mostly benign, I can't stop worrying. I have had about 10 years of HA, but had a nice break in there of about 7 years where I was having kids where i actually didn't worry! probably because I was seeing a doctor a lot:)
I am going to my primary care physician tomorrow to see about meds, maybe CBT. But what can I do right now? I've gone on a walk, tried to meditate (not good). I think i may go out with a friend after work.
what are your coping mechanisms?
thanks in advance
now this week, I am waiting for a biopsy result and totally freaking out. I cannot sleep, I cannot be present with my family. Even though Ive been told these are mostly benign, I can't stop worrying. I have had about 10 years of HA, but had a nice break in there of about 7 years where I was having kids where i actually didn't worry! probably because I was seeing a doctor a lot:)
I am going to my primary care physician tomorrow to see about meds, maybe CBT. But what can I do right now? I've gone on a walk, tried to meditate (not good). I think i may go out with a friend after work.
what are your coping mechanisms?
thanks in advance