I’ve had anxiety and hypochondriasis all my life but it has gotten so much worse with COVID. My annual mammogram is scheduled for March and I have convinced myself I have breast cancer and will need a mastectomy. I am a cancer survivor of 13 years from Hodgkins Lymphoma. There is never a “good” time to get a cancer diagnosis but with COVID, this would be the worst time. I can’t sleep, am short of breath and just feel an impending doom hanging over my head. I try to distract myself as much as I can. Nothing works. I just don’t know why I always have to automatically go to the worst case scenario. I’m 62 years old and just so tired of this. It’s wearing me out.
Severe anxiety over upcoming mammogram
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Hi Mcarva,
I can only imagine going through such especially when you have HA and anxiety, but you know what, you are alright <3
Your mind is trying to relate your previous experience with the upcoming checkup but you will be more than likely alright and continue with your life as you always do. I am sure.
It's still around a month until March but try your best to distract yourself, do other fun stuff as much as you can (well, covid doesn't help but still you can). Update us please.
I can only imagine going through such especially when you have HA and anxiety, but you know what, you are alright <3
Your mind is trying to relate your previous experience with the upcoming checkup but you will be more than likely alright and continue with your life as you always do. I am sure.
It's still around a month until March but try your best to distract yourself, do other fun stuff as much as you can (well, covid doesn't help but still you can). Update us please.
Hi Mcarva,
I feel your pain - my mammogram is this Thursday and I’m terrified. I’m going through all the affirmations - faith not fear, worrying doesn’t change the outcome - but they don’t help in the moment! Eventually I just tell myself that all will be well, and if not, I’ll get through it as I’ve always gotten through everything. We are all still here and we’ve all been through trials - you’ve shared one. But you are likely just fine - let’s keep focusing on that instead of believing the worst. Claim the best case scenario- not the worst! I am fighting through my fears every second leading up to my mammogram so I’m having to use my own words. Hugs
I feel your pain - my mammogram is this Thursday and I’m terrified. I’m going through all the affirmations - faith not fear, worrying doesn’t change the outcome - but they don’t help in the moment! Eventually I just tell myself that all will be well, and if not, I’ll get through it as I’ve always gotten through everything. We are all still here and we’ve all been through trials - you’ve shared one. But you are likely just fine - let’s keep focusing on that instead of believing the worst. Claim the best case scenario- not the worst! I am fighting through my fears every second leading up to my mammogram so I’m having to use my own words. Hugs
First of all I want to wish you the best of luck on Thursday. I will keep reading your post. Everything you have said is so true. Worry is our enemy, that’s for sure. Thank you again for your kind words.Hi Mcarva,
I feel your pain - my mammogram is this Thursday and I’m terrified. I’m going through all the affirmations - faith not fear, worrying doesn’t change the outcome - but they don’t help in the moment! Eventually I just tell myself that all will be well, and if not, I’ll get through it as I’ve always gotten through everything. We are all still here and we’ve all been through trials - you’ve shared one. But you are likely just fine - let’s keep focusing on that instead of believing the worst. Claim the best case scenario- not the worst! I am fighting through my fears every second leading up to my mammogram so I’m having to use my own words. Hugs
Thank you! We got this!!
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How did it go?
Thank you so much for asking. Appointment is March 20th. Fingers crossed.