Anxious over hospital

[twinks]

Hi I know its normal to get anxious going to hospital and with pandemic as well it's worse.

I'm having day surgery tomorrow and trying to keep calm but I'm panicking.i have ocd which has got worse this last yr with everything. I've got sanitizer to take I'm worried they wont understand panic attacks and I'll feel and idiot

Sorry I'm rambling but I hope u understand what I'm trying to say

[Grateful71]

You are right anxiety around hospital visits, test, procedures is really normal but no less challenging. I have always found that if I tell the staff in hospital that I experience panic and anxiety they are helpful and understanding and hopefully they will put you at your ease. Once it's done don't forget to acknowledge to yourself that you got through an anxious time. 🙂

[twinks in reply to Grateful71]

GratefulThanks for that I will tell them,

I dont usually say as dont want to draw attention

My gp said I did well even getting to see her as I was bit hysterical over the phone.

So I do acknowledge I've done well even going for tests already

[Hidden]

I agree with grateful. Half the world has anxiety issues now. Tell them and expect them to be empathetic. You will feel so much better.

[twinks in reply to Hidden]

Thanks I will try

[b1b1b1]

Hospitals are extremely careful about Covid. So I would not worry too much about that.

[twinks in reply to b1b1b1]

Thanks b1b1b1I'm going in the morning im still awake as obviously anxious