Hi everyone I have found this site very helpful and seems like some lovely supportive people on here I’ve recently been diagnosed and having a mastectomy in January I’ve always suffered with anxiety but it’s so bad everytime I have a hospital appointment I don’t know how to cope has anyone been prescribed something to calm anxiety before appointments I have an appointment with my gp tomorrow to talk about it
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Yep. Get whatever medications they’ll give you. For me it was xanax. Didn’t use them all the time but when I needed a little something to take the edge off it was invaluable.
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Sorry hear about your diagnosis. I hear you! I got some Diazepam from my GP to help with the early hospital visits - it did take the edge of my complete panic. I’m now on a mild anti-anxiety pill for the next few months. I didn’t want to take it but the nurses advised do what you need to do to get you over this stage. Best of luck. You’ve got a strong team of support here so lean in when you need to. x
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Welcome to the forum @jazjoste . Sounds very familiar, I had horrible anxiety and palpitations to the point where I had an ECG at the GP . I was prescribed Valium which I did take when things got overwhelming . It will get better I promise you , this period of intense anxiety is normal and does not last long . Once you are getting on with treatment to rid yourself of the horrible invader you will feel better. Best wishes Jill
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Thank you all makes me feel better knowing I’m not the only one x
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Was prescribed diazepam for the early diagnosis days.
Was also given mirtazapine (low dose) anti anxiety and for sleeping.
Had double mastectomy end of July and despite all the panic and worry, I slept like a baby throughout thanks to the mirtazapine and having a good sleep makes everything easier.
I still take them and I really don’t want to stop.
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Thank you helps hearing from someone who has been through it I think anything that can help you feel better during this awful time is worth taking x
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Dear Jazjoste,
I can’t suggest anything else, as you can read we have so many lovely supportive friends on this site.
However, I would like to wish well with your surgery and please come back to let us know how your getting on.
Happy Christmas with happiness going forward. Remember we are all here for you.
Hugs Tili 
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My GP prescribed me Sertraline for anxiety and HRT withdrawal. It has definitely helped. Sending you a big hug xx
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I’m so sorry you are dealing with this roller coaster ride . The waiting is awful . Just try and keep as busy as you can and take one day at a time x Senfing a hug x
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Hi my anxiety is through the roof and I’m literally shaking. I take mirtazapine and also propanolol when needed which is twice a day. It does take the edge off. I really feel for you as it’s so hard to face on top of a bc diagnosis x
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