Do you get really nervous and anxious before your annual exam and pap? I’m have debilitating anxiety and worried about cervical cancer. Does anyone else worry like this?
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No, and I've had an abnormal pap before that resulted in a biopsy (which was fine). Every pap after has been fine as well.
Its fine to be nervous (I've actually broken out in a rash from nerves before a pap!), but it shouldn't be debilitating.
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It's not my favorite thing but I don't get anxious about the results of the exam. I'm more anxious about sweating through the paper cover on the table.
@CatchAFallingStar: I've seen your previous posts about health anxiety. ::Hugs:: I hope you find some relief.
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Yes. Any kind of medical thing, really. I can't even control it, because it's not fear in my mind. More like a physical feeling of being queasy and kind of sick. It does go away as soon as I leave the doctor's office, so the only thing I can do is recognize that it's just anxiety, and focus on getting through the day.
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I do have some health anxiety, so I understand what you mean. Usually the physicals themselves don’t concern me but I always feel a little anxious until I get the results of any blood work or labs.
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Nope. That is an abnormal degree of anxiety. I'm so sorry you are still struggling with this. Wishing you some solace.
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@CatchAFallingStar: how did your exam go??
I don't think any level of "debilitating" is a good thing, and might be something you want to look into speaking with someone about...do you take any medication or CBD for anxiety?
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@hellobeeboston: thanks for asking! It went fine and results came back all good. Yes, I’m on medication for anxiety but am currently trying to find a new psychiatrist to help me find something that works better for me.
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