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Posted 7/30/2014 1:18 AM (GMT 0)
I have been managing my anxiety so much better recently so overall, I'm doing good. However, I have some tests coming up on Friday and I'm getting so anxious about the results. I'm have a brain CT with contrast, an ultrasound of my thyroid, and xray of the soft tissues of my neck. My doctor ordered due to my persistent head and neck pain. I'm feeling very nervous about something being wrong with me.....my anxiety mostly health-focused to begin with. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers this week. Thank you!
Posted 7/30/2014 2:02 AM (GMT 0)
Its very normal to be anxious about tests.  Your doctor is just trying to rule out anything serious.  It's possible that your head and neck pain is caused by stress.  Know that you are taking an important first step by finding out if anything is amiss.  Once you get a clean bill of health you can continue to focus on your emotional well being.  My thoughts and prayers will be with you.  Keep in touch and let us know how everything turns out.

Posted 7/30/2014 4:24 AM (GMT 0)
Teacher,

Great input and advice by S.O.!

I will definitely be keeping you in thoughts and prayers this week!:)

If you feel that you just can't get the worrisome thoughts out of your mind until Friday...

...we have some great therapy worksheet downloads (see link below) that can help you to work through/diffuse any persistent worrisome thoughts.

Therapy Work Sheets:

http://www.get.gg/freedownloads2.htm



I am sure that everything is going to check out fine.:)

Keep posting, and we'll keep you in support.

S.C.

Posted 7/30/2014 5:21 AM (GMT 0)
I also worry a lot over tests, procedures even just going to the doctor. As Special said it is very likely the problems are related to stress and anxiety. I had stomach problems a few months ago and had to go through a ton of tests. Everything was fine. It turned out to be the stress and anxiety. The only thing I can suggest is try to keep busy as much as possible. I like playing games and watching t.v. to keep my mind busy. Will keep you in my prayers. Good luck.
Posted 7/30/2014 11:40 AM (GMT 0)
Hello teacher, I also pee my pants and shake worst than Elvis's hips when it comes to medical tests. I always think the worst outcome. I'm also betting that your pain is totally due to nerves. Hugs..
Posted 7/30/2014 5:07 PM (GMT 0)
I agree with the others...it is very normal to be anxious about test results and letting the "what ifs?" take over in your mind. It's much easier said than done I know, but try to pre-occupy yourself with other things. For lack of a better way to put it, worrying about it won't help and only adds to the anxiety that is likely causing the problem. Walks, music, watch a movie, talk to friends, whatever you need to do to stay occupied. Keep us posted on how you're doing!
Posted 7/30/2014 7:41 PM (GMT 0)
You remain in our prayers!

I guess I'll ^^echo^^ what everyone else has said, which is that there's a perfectly normal reason for being anxious about tests. We don't know what they'll entail and we don't (obviously) know the result. It's the fear of the unknown and how we deal with that prospect that can carry us away.











M.
Posted 7/30/2014 7:46 PM (GMT 0)
I am like you.. Fear, anxiety, what if's .. I loathe going to Dr's with a passion even for labs..ALways worried about the outcome. I can't seem to get over it so I live like this:( 25 years now? yikes

I promise to say a special prayer for you and please post and keep us udated. .Take care
Posted 7/30/2014 8:30 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you all for the reassurance. I have busied myself with cleaning today and will be watching my twin nieces tomorrow. They're just 3 months old so keeping busy shouldn't be a problem :-) So nice to have a place to come, voice mor worries, and get feedback from everyone. Thank you!
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