Hi why do i feel confident one minute and then i’m thinking i’m going to die and leave my family the next, they told me that what i have is very treatable and i’m not going to die from it but i’m already thinking its spreading and i am going to die …my other worry is having a MRI scan and the thought of going into that enclosed space is absolutely petrifying, also i’m thinking that has spread to other parts and i’m just freaking out about it all, i also suffer with severe anxiety and panic attacks, which iv’e had for years…sorry to ramble but i am really scared.
Hello,
I am sorry you are feeling so scared, this part of waiting for your results and treatment plan is such a worrying time but honestly once you know the next steps you will feel so much better.
I too have anxiety and have had for a long time, I have found my breast care nurse at the hospital as well as the nurse line on here to be so helpful, especially at the beginning of my journey please give them a call if you think it would help you x
I think the switching from being positive to thinking the worst case scenario is quite normal at this stage, you have only been given this information a few days ago and it’s such a lot to process as well as the shock of it all for you but it won’t always feel this way, there is so much support to get you through it, this forum has been my saviour.
maybe your gp would also be able to help, I know I had to contact mine at the beginning to ask for something to help me sleep & that in itself was a huge help.
Lots of love xx