Waiting on test results tips for health anxiety
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 พ.ค. 2024
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Thanks. Next week I have a prostate biopsy, so I'll have to wait for results. I also have to realize that until I hear bad news, I have to live as though it will be good news. Otherwise I am destroying precious days.
That's a great attitude to have. I hope all went well with your test. I tend to do the same as well whenever it's time for another test!
This is me currently. I’m waiting for ultrasound results and I have been googling and driving myself insane. I cry all day worrying about the worst.
Did you get any news?
So what happened?
I'm so sorry and I totally understand how you feel. I can tell you that throughout my life I've had some really rough seasons where I was waiting for life altering results and even after being alive for over 70yrs, I still need to remind myself to stay calm. Do you have any mindful practices that bring you a sense of calm?
Same 😢
Just waited 5 days for my pap smear, and my anxiety was going through the roof.
I convinced myself that the report would show something sinister.
All i did while waiting was read hundreds of cancer survivors stories, symtoms, statistics and what not..it’s terrible
This is how I am right now
It's tough to keep that negative chatter at bay but I can assure you, the best practice is to create a toolbox for yourself because over the coming years, these tests are likely going to increase and get scarier. If you can collect practices, tips and techniques for soothing your anxiety you'll be better off. I've gone through several major procedures and outlived cancer and I promise you, it is possible to have a long, happy full life despite medical conditions.
Another perfect tip I’ve learned from this is the results takes a week or longer it’s a good sign and nothing to worry about
Welsh Recon. I don't understand what your point is.
Thank you so much for this video Cherelle. My health anxiety has been out of control over the past couple of months. Had a routine blood test the turned up some abnormalities so have been referred for more tests. The compulsion to Google has been very overwhelming and has affected my mental health in a huge way. I'm now convinced of the worst case scenario and I am constantly checking symptoms. I'm trying everything to help me calm down with varying degrees of success. I think that your videos will really help me through the next few weeks. Best wishes and positive thoughts to you and your family. You're an absolute gem.
This is such a comforting video Cherelle and I commend you for being brave enough to share let all us know we are not alone in this journey. Whatever the different struggles might be, the stress and anxiety that comes from not feeling in control or optimistic about the future is a tough battle. I've been diagnosed with so many different life threatening diseases over the past five decades and I've had so many cancers and survived each other (I think I lost count at this point). And one of the truths I'd like to share with this incredible community is that half the battle is won when we stop trying to resist "what is" and just focus on staying in the present moment. The more we try to think through the outcome or what the future will be, the harder it is to handle those feelings of anxiety. And for those of us who are natural worriers, we simply cannot think about the test results without getting triggered. When I talked about medical tests and anxiety in my channel it's really because I've come to realize that it is possible to not spin into a web of destruction during that waiting period. And while it may seem too simple, the easiest and healthiest approach is to figure out practices and techniques that keep your brain completely immersed in the present moment. I hope that helps and I'd love to hear your thoughts on this as well. Warm hugs from Granny Ronna.
Thank you for this!! I’m currently waiting on biopsy results not for me, but for my mom. I need this reminder often and you put it so well🫶🏼
Currently waiting for a referral to a specialist and really needed this video. I've been fighting the Google trap (and losing 😪) but I've been trying to remember that I can't do anything to change my situation, so I might as well try to live my life in the meantime. It's so hard, but I'll get answers when I get them. Thank you so much!
The more time that has gone by since the procedure without hearing anything, the more optimistic I am. That’s what often gets me through it.
Thank you. I have to wait until next month to get more bloodwork and imaging and nerve tests and I'm very anxious. This all makes perfect sense. I never felt supported by my family and I know that it is making it harder for me. It's that sense of threat.
Waiting for results right now. This video helped reassure me. Thank you.
I really needed to see this video today. Thank you
Thank you. It means so much.
I can clearly see how these videos are not easy for you and I just wanna say I thank you so much for pushing your anxiety to the side and doing these videos to help us . Googling has probably harmed me more than anything you are so right on wrecking the present moment . At this point I want a diagnosis so bad . Ever since being harmed by a Flouroquinolone Antibiotic I have had zero answers from doctors going on two years now .
Again thank you so much for pushing through and making these videos 🙏
My heart pours out to you and I hope you get some answers soon! I agree with you though, seeing Cherelle bravely face her anxiety is so admirable 🙂
Hi Cherelle, thank you so much for your videos, they have helped me so much! Severe health anxiety here. After very successful open heart surgery (valve replacement), I've had a recurrence of past health anxiety and been rotating through all kinds of scares over the past 5 months. ALS is my current scare. I see a neuro tomorrow but the wait is unbearable. This is so hard. Again thank you.
Hi are you experiencing ALS symptoms?
Thank you so much for these tips! New subscriber ❤
Can relate with this so much. During the blood test my heart rate went so high up that the diagnostic guys wanted me to show a Doctor immediately. The situation was inconsolable in the night when some of the results had to be delayed till next morning.
I’m so sorry to hear of this experience. It sounds very scary! I understand this feeling. ♥️
I really appreciate this
needed this today thank you
Very relatable. Waiting on a uterus biopsy and it's so incredibly scary. When you're in pain, it's a constant reminder that it's there! I have stayed off Google completely because it makes everything worse. CBD oil can take the edge off when things get overwhelming.
I'm so glad you're staying off Google because I can assure you it is the worst! I'd like to hear more about your CBD oils and how you're using those?
Thank you !!😊
thank you.. i have a week to wait for results of a scan. that showed shadowing on my spleen,, they are having a multidiciplinary team meeting about my case next wed.. i am terrified,, i have ptsd and severe health anxiety, and a lot of physical illnesses.. and this video really helped.. i cant find much advice for people like me who already have complex physical illnesses, I could only find advice for people who dont have anything wrong with them. but your video was relevant .. you are right, it is learning to deal with uncertainty.. it is soo hard!. i will sub.. thank you
How r u now
Thank you was feeling alone and going crazy.
Hey Cherelle I was watching your videos since 2020. Thank you for sharing your experience. Being through all the health anxiety issues after I lost my cousin to AML, I became restless and lunatic. I lost all my interest and currently I am still managing my anxiety. I can share my one stop solution for it if you wish……
I have severe anxiety especially waiting on blood and urinalysis results to the point I feel sick. It’s the biggest reason why I don’t like going to the doctor but I know I have to go to keep updated on my body.
Anxiety especially for medical tests is such a common issue and I have to share, I've been battling with this for decades now. But over the years, I've found helpful practices and techniques that enable me to sooth back into a state of calm. I realize for example that anxiety tends to be the worst the more I think about the future or outcome. But in the present moment, I cannot control any of that. So rather than worry about what I can't control, I do my best to stay in the present moment. Try it and see if it helps.
I had an abnormal result on an ECG, it showed my QTc to be abnormally long. So of course I looked it up and brought myself to the hospital freaking out...well a specialist from the best heart institute in my country said it was an ECG miscalculation which happens frequently and to not be concerned but I've convinced myself I have LQTS and am going to die at any moment of cardiac arrest...I ordered genetic testing just to stop my anxiety and now I'm fearful it'll come back positive and what then? 😭
I got an brain MRI last Thursday I am so so anxious waiting for the result. The only thing that is helping me is that my doctor didn’t ring on Friday because I’m sure if there is something wrong I would know already. I always had health anxiety but this time my symptoms are so much worse
Hi Adam, I also just had an MRI and super anxious to the point of saying F* it & got mad with myself like ENOUGH ..anyhow it fluctuates during the day..how are you how was the MRI hope all's good.
@@Nissa55574how did it go?
Anyone got advice for this situation when they actually keep finding things wrong with you? I keep “collecting” chronic illnesses - first hypothyroidism, then inflammatory arthritis, then trigeminal neuralgia alongside fibromyalgia. Now I’m waiting for results from a lung CT after having an abnormal chest xray(after a persistent cough after COVID). I’m anxious as hell because it feels like every time I get a test I end up being diagnosed with something new, and I know the xray was abnormal so I’m worried the CT will show something very scary.
AND it’s about to be a long weekend.
I've had doctors diagnosing me and giving me just a short time to live since I was a young girl. After making it 70+ yrs, the best advice I can give you is no matter what anyone tells you, do your best to just focus on what you can control. If you can accept the gift you have of life today, and accept yourself as you are now, then you won't spend any more energy trying to resist or fight the diagnosis. Instead you can shift focus and just enjoy whatever little health you have. And somehow, that might help soothe you a little and make this day a little easier. Just take it one day (or even 1 hr) at a time. Does that make sense?
I am waiting on a bloodtest result and just got my period. It is so much heavier than usual.. Is that normal?
Waiting for weeks to get an appointment and test.
The thing that freaks me out the most is that my GP practice usually completes general/routine bloods within 24hrs. If I get a text, it's usually the following morning, and it being so fast is always frightening.
Nine times out of ten there's something ever so slightly off, or borderline, and it's nothing to worry about. I think it's the speed at which you I up hearing back kicks my anxiety into a higher gear.
REALLY NEED TIPS ON THIS!!!
It’s tough isn’t it?
@@cherellethinks the worst.. I had a HIV test the other day and was ringing the clinic the next morning exactly as you showed in one of your insta vids lol
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Where are you based Cherelle ? I want to join your one to one patron.
Im in Cheshire/ south Manchester. X
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I so so so understand 🥺🥺🥺
@@marinadesousa134 Hey Marina! I’m based in Wales but the 1:1 sessions are from Zoom so anyone can join from anywhere in the world :)
I would be really interested in a video on how your mate handles your healthy anxiety. God bless.
Perhaps I’ll ask her to do a video! Thanks for the idea 😊
Such a great idea. I've been diagnosed with many issues over the years but my husband is as healthy as they come. I did a video about how I handle my anxiety but I never thought to talk about how he handles the situation. Perhaps my video next week will cover that. Would you like to see that if I shoot one?
Hi cherelle! I just got my brain MRI results back concerning MS. The scan was all clear. I've only made it 48 hours and I already want to ask for a spine MRI to entirely rule it out. May I ask your thoughts on this? ❤️
Hey Courtney! Oh I’m so sorry to hear you’re not fully reassured. Honestly, from what I’ve read, the vast majority of MS patients have lesions in the brain. And, nowadays there are other indicators of MS other than just lesions & white matter. I think we have to trust you doctor here. If there were any signs of MS on your brain scan, they’d have absolutely suggested a spinal MRI if they needed to clarify. I know it’s hard but try to remember that this is just your catastrophic brain at play. ♥️
@@cherellethinks thank you!!!
@@courtneythorsby1641 It usually takes more than 1 spinal MRI to diagnose MS, the actual best diagnostic is a spinal tap but really if no ones even suggested one to you it's because they don't suspect MS at all.
@@ciaranperry4677 one doctor told me that getting both (brain and spine) is the best way to rule it out.
Another told me I only needed brain.
@@ciaranperry4677 I'm riding a fine line between feeding my health anxiety with a million tests and trying to understand my pain.
Waiting for MRI, I’m not gonna freak out.. I’m not gonna freak out😅
Don't google! The worst case scenario pops up.
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Hello 👋🏾
How are you doing ☺
@@DoorDashers791 I’m great, thank you! How are you?
@@cherellethinks doing great.