scared and sad

[Adamj]

had a therapy appointment today still don’t really think she’s for me. Talking about Chiari Malformation really scared the poop out of me and made me scared again made my fear kick in again. I hate waiting for the neurosurgeon to call to schedule and appointment. I just feel so off and scared. Yes i know only the neurosurgeon can tell me if my symptoms are from the Chiari or stress/anxiety. I’m just freaking out again crying a lot so many symptoms go hand and hand together. My life just feels so lost feels like everything’s been turned upside down rolled over and crushed everything I’ve worked for. I kind of wish I would’ve never gotten the MRI and just pushed myself through because I do personally think a lot of my symptoms came from the stress.

[Jeff1943]

If you want the opinion of an old timer, Adam, I would say most of your symptoms are anxiety related In one of your recent posts you told us in detail about the stressful time you have had lately, no wonder you ended up with anxiety disorder because of it.

In another post you mentioned that 2 measurements are made when diagnosing Chiari. Your first one is normal. The second one (where a figure of 5mm is considered normal) yours is 6mm.

Just over the normal limit.

I would bear that in mind whilst you wait to talk to the neurosurgeon.

[Blueruth]

Are you able to separate logic from fear? This article is interested. I especially like the best and worst case for you.

medium.com/illumination/how...

And: Be realistic. Your anxiety will pass, and it does not define you.