broke my ankle badly. And I suffer with bad anxiety in general.

[Beetroot201102]

Hi , I thought I’d post on here as I’m struggling to calm mind, unfortunately I broke my ankle on New Year’s Day and had it scanned at the hospital and need surgery next week. My brain is telling me I’m gonna die during the surgery . Or I’ll get a blood clot or something crazy like that. I suffer with health anxiety for the past 5 years and every little pain I feel instantly triggers these thoughts of dying. And this accident and surgery has me scared really scared.

If anyone can relate and help me feel less scared I’d appreciate it a lot.

Many thanks Luke

[Coolgreys]

Hi Luke, I’m sorry you are scared. May I ask what about death scares you the most?

[Agora1]

Hi Beetroot201102

I see you are new to our forum. I'd like to Welcome you.

I want you to know that during surgery you will be in a safer

place than walking across a street. You will have the best of the

best all around you. You will be in good hands. Switch that brain

to a more positive approach, such as I will make it through w/o any

incidence . I will heal and be as good as new once more.

Wishing you well. Let me know what day the surgery is and I will keep

you in my thoughts and hold your hand virtually. You've Got This new Friend. xx

[Beetroot201102 in reply to Agora1]

Thanks agora appreciate that massively.

That helped a lot I’m gonna go in the surgery and try to stress least as possible and just get it done!

Im waiting on a call to tell me the exact day but it will be between Wednesday and Saturday

Many thanks ((:

[Agora1 in reply to Beetroot201102]

Just let me know Beetroot. I'll be there with you. xx

[Beetroot201102 in reply to Agora1]

Hi my surgery will be btween 7-11 am on Friday ((: happy it’s this week just want to get it done now x

[Agora1 in reply to Beetroot201102]

Thanks Beetroot for letting me know. You're right in getting it over this week.

Then this time next week you will be on the road to recovery and not sitting in

anticipation. It's going to be okay. You're going to be okay. I will be by your side

Friday morning between 7-11, holding your hand. Breathe '

You are not alone dear. xx

[Beetroot201102 in reply to Agora1]

Thank you agora!

Will keep you posted on how I get on with it all. Just very scared but they are professionals and won’t let anything happen to me!.

Had surgeries before just this particular one scares me cos it’s bones.

[Beetroot201102 in reply to Agora1]

surgery was a successful one. Got lots of pain but nothing happens during the surgery which I was so worried about. Thank you for the support mean so much x

[Agora1 in reply to Beetroot201102]

Hey Beetroot, I was thinking about you all day. I'm am so happy that all went

well with the surgery. I hope you felt my support in being there virtually.

Give the healing process time. I'm sure you will be having physical therapy as

well to help you along. The doctors did the important part now it's up to you

to stay positive during your healing. I'm behind you on this. Wishing you well xx

[Beetroot201102 in reply to Agora1]

Hi agro, yeah I felt the support today most definitely!

Yeah start physical therapy in 2 weeks time!. For now they have asked me to do some little stretches and also go up and down the stairs once a day. Will be very cautious as I want this to heal best as possible.

Thank you so much 😊

[Agora1 in reply to Beetroot201102]

Slow and easy is the way to go.... xx

[Arymretep in reply to Beetroot201102]

Good luck for tomorrow, 👍

[Beetroot201102 in reply to Arymretep]

Went great ((:

[Bagrat]

I have health anxiety too but I don't think I get it in the same way. No one can feel things the same way you do, but I do know how scary health anxiety can be. My anxiety provides me with a huge selection of different symptoms sometimes and once Ivsuccessfully rationalised one lot, something different pops up. If I can think back and think "oh heck I've felt like this before and I'm still here" that sometimes helps.Do you use any breathing techniques when you feel like this?

I do 7 11 breathing. Breathe in for count of 7 out for count of 11. The longer out breath encourages the parasympathetic nervous system, the calming bit of us.

Sorry I do ramble on,.