Anxiety/panic and after surgery

gizmofab

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Joined : Dec 2012

Posts : 319

Posted 3/24/2017 11:22 PM (GMT 0)

Hi everyone. Last Saturday I had emergency surgery to take my appendix out. I also had an allergic reaction to benedryl. I came home Sunday and since I feel anxious. Like I am always feeling my heart beat and hate to be left alone. I know I am still recovering but so worried this is causing a set back. I have come so very far with dealing with my anxiety and ever since surgery I am so aware of every feeling and worry about passing out and my heart.

Anyone that can help?

Dawn

Scaredy Cat

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Joined : Sep 2006

Posts : 28868

Posted 3/25/2017 2:43 AM (GMT 0)

Hi GMF!

I am so sorry to hear of your emergency! You had no way to prepare for this...so naturally you are feeling anxious!

However, It's not too late to draw deep and use those coping skills!

What in the past have helped you the most? How about Positive Mantras...those are one of my most powerful tools.

We have some new material in the Resources, so be sure to check it out again.

Post as often as needed during your revovery...we will be here for you.

AnxiousTexan

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Joined : Dec 2014

Posts : 377

Posted 3/25/2017 3:00 AM (GMT 0)

Hey Dawn,

Sorry to hear about the unplanned surgery, but sounds like that went very well!

Perhaps you are aware of more sensations because there truly are more to be aware of with the surgery and recovery. There is a lot of different sensory input that your nerves are feeding into your central nervous system and brain right now (hey they took out an organ in your body that may have been spewing toxins).

Rather than think this is you not being able to cope or backsliding with anxiety, look at it as an uncomfortable but normal part of your body recovering and your nervous system settling down.

Hang in there!

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