Re: pb's Health anxiety worries thread
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pulisa
"Probably necessary"? This is your HA telling you that although you had forgotten about the chest pain now that the routine referral has come through it will be at the forefront of your mind again. Why not discuss this test with your therapist? It's clinical need versus CYA medicine but it's a big test for your HA management resolve.
I have a cbt session tomorrow, I will tell her about the test.
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I’m trying to stay calm and rational, but it’s really difficult. I feel breathless and my chest feels abit tight, this started yesterday evening. I have taken my blood pressure a couple of times last week and I think the cuff was too tight and mad my hand go blue and now I’m worried this has caused a blood clot and it’s travelled to my heart or lungs.
I don’t sound breathless and can walk up the stairs.
Re: pb's Health anxiety worries thread
You'll be fine, PB, you might not believe it but you will. I've got a tight chest right now; historically I have a dodgy shoulder and I was shifting heavy books most of last week. Part of me worries, but I know I just have to wait it out.
Re: pb's Health anxiety worries thread
What happened with CBT then?
Re: pb's Health anxiety worries thread
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nomorepanic
What happened with CBT then?
You took the type out of my fingers ;)
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Re: pb's Health anxiety worries thread
I am still doing cbt, last session on Friday. I'm trying to look through my sessions.
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pb
I am still doing cbt, last session on Friday. I'm trying to look through my sessions.
Tell us about it. What did you learn/work on and how could it help you now?
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Re: pb's Health anxiety worries thread
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BlueIris
You'll be fine, PB, you might not believe it but you will. I've got a tight chest right now; historically I have a dodgy shoulder and I was shifting heavy books most of last week. Part of me worries, but I know I just have to wait it out.
Thank you
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What did your therapist say about the CT angiogram?
You haven't had many sessions and you're finishing on Friday?
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I think I can finally say, I'm doing abit better with my HA. The three sessions of cbt I had were a refresher and I have been trying to use the techniques and resisting the urge to google and to self check.
I have started some counselling through Mind and it was good to have a space to talk.
I'm pleased that I have made some positive changes.