Oh bugger -if it’s painful may well be a cyst but all the anxious waiting is so rubbish !!! I have had a friend round for a couple of hours with helped distract me but now my asthma has flared up with all the talking -can’t win!!! Hope you get seen soon and they put your mind at rest Sue.GP will
always play safe with your past history.
I think we can re-title the thread "anyone struggling with anxiety /going through anxious times ,welcome !!!
Hi Ladies
Sue c don’t worry about hijacking the thread, all input gratefully recieved, will keep fingers crossed re your referral, I have a couple of raised red marks on the end of my mastectomy scar on my chest wall that have been there for almost two weeks now so when I see my GP on Thursday will get her to look and see what see thinks, I have psoriasis that has flared up due to the anxiety so at the moment sensible head is saying it could be that, will let you know.
OH is taking me to Goodwood on Friday so a lovely day is planned, eating, a few drinks and hopefully back the right horse and win some money :smileyhappy:
Hugs
Mary x
How is everyone doing today ? I had no sleep ,pounding heart all night ,now feel exhausted and agitated.Any support /jokes etc greatly appreciated !!!
Think it has been triggered by a combination of things.Had hysterectomy in April and have a number of complications ,a change in pain medication triggered a really bad anxiety state for about 5 days,followed by flare up in asthma which was hard to get under control and had all number of medications thrown at me to get to grips with it .Latest inhaler has helped breathing but then anxiety symptoms flared up again .I am very sensitive to medications etc so who knows exactly what is causing what ?GP thinks element of post traumatic stress disorder as had 2 cancers in space of 2 years but I don’t think pain meds or inhalers are helping - but I need them both !!! Tried cutting back on inhaler and today breathing worse .Need a new body !!!
Think it’s unlikely anyone would fit me in this week ,plus feeling this anxious I don’t really want to go to someone I don’t know at least I feel more re-assured that I can freak out safely !!! How are you feeling today ?
Awesome group hug Guys. It does help to know you are not alone, but I am so sorry about how hard it has been for you all.
Jill, after all you’ve been through you are such a star for being able to support us on here.
And hi Debbie. Did you get your walk in the sunshine yesterday?
Gillx
Hi Ladies
Saw my GP this morning who talked through my concerns re the tablets this helped to put my fears about taking them into perspective, still undecided but a lot more at ease with them as an option, she also promised to chase up the counselling for me,
She checked out the red marks on my mastectomy scar and is certain it is my psoriasis rather than anything sinister, if it gets any worse then she said to ring the breast clinic or if it is still there when I see the Onc at the end of Aug to get him to have a look for my own peace of mind,but otherwise not to worry, huge sigh of relief when I left the surgery together with a prescription for creams etc to try.
Wish me luck at the races tomorrow
Hugs and Best Wishes
Mary x
Hi Mary ,glad you feel better .I am also undecided re tablets.I am going to give it a few more days and also hopefully see if some acupuncture will help ease anxiety symptoms .If only there was a quick fix eh ?!! Good luck at the races -r u going to Goodwood !??
Hi Jill
Goodwood it is, only 25 mins on the train, just hope the weather is ok.
A quick fix would be great wouldn’t it but hopefully we can keep moving forward and make sure we enjoy the good days :smileyhappy:
Hugs
Mary x
Hope you get a winner !!!
Hi Ladies
Good is slightly cold day at the races yesterday, won money in every race except the last :smileyvery-happy:, back home went had drinks and dinner in our local, very nice and then hubby and I even managed a Miranda Hart gallop down the road on our way home, a lovely finish to a brilliant day just wish I had managed to catch my OH on camera doing it :smileyhappy:
Going to rest today, enjoy the sunshine and my upbeat mood while it last’s, hope everyone has a good day as well
Hugs
Mary xx
Sounds like a great day Mary !!! My achievements yesterday were on a much smaller scale due to level of anxiety but forced myself to walk with dog to post office and then legged it back -further than I’ve been for last 2 weeks on my own so an achievement for me !!!
Hi Jill
Well done you, yesterday for me was only possible because of my OH couldn’t have done it on my own, every step we take big or small is one in the right direction so give yourself a pat on the back and be proud of your achievement.
Have you made a decision re your tablets yet or started acupuncture, I am going to wait until I see my Onc at the end of August and if still feeling the same will give them a go then, will carry on with the swimming and keep fit in the meantime.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend
Mary xx
I am going to give it a bit longer too Mary and see what progress I can make with acupuncture etc ,the tablets are no quick fix are they anyway - if only they were ! Have been referred to Occy health by work - very much doubt that they will have anything else helpful to say - but I don’t mind speaking to them and they may be some support re dealing with my absence from work with management .
Hi Mary, if you don’t mind, can I share on your thread as what you are saying is exactly how I have been feeling. My anxiety is overwhelming sometimes that I feel nauseous, palpitations, cold sweat, sad, crying, etc. I have spoken to my surgeon, oncologist and endocrinologist and they all said the same… after chemotherapy and now, Tamoxifen… had taken away my hormones and this causes the low mood / depression. When I first started on Tamoxifen, my joints ached, night sweats, hot flushes like 20 times a day… these seem to be easier to handle than my anxiety. All the doctors said is to give my body time to get used to the menopause and in the mean time, prescribed me with antidepressants, which I am not making a habit of taking!! It feels so horrible to be getting anxiety attacks almost on a daily basis… can’t shake off the blues!! Really appreciate if anyone could share or advise. Sorry for being such a wimp!!
Welcome to the gibbering wreck club !!!
Ditto re anxiety- I had hysterectomy in April and been all down hill from there -anxiety overwhelming at times ,particularly in the mornings .Have been offered Sertraline but not taken it yet .Going for acupuncture tomorrow see if that can help -what has GP suggested to you?
You are not a wimp it is truly horrible - feel like my teenage son has become my carer as I hate being on my own or going out alone .Take it the anti- depressants haven’t solved the problem for you - how long have you been taking them ?
At the moment I am handling it by coming on here when really bad and trying to be helpful and also trying to distract myself with messages to and from friends,Going for walks with son and getting him to distract me with conversation ,but it’s very hard Husband getting exhausted by it as I’m so clingy .Not heard of the medication you take what exactly is it ?