Dread...

[1973m]

Hello lovely people, I am in need of some positive thoughts.. I have Dr appointment am for bloods and to use a blood pressure machine.. I'm starting to worry about what they'll find out .., felt low , tearful and tired today , just want to sleep but can't seem to switch off .. Thanks for any response .

[Jeff1943]

1973m, your blood test results will most probably be normal, they usually are for people with anxiety who experience the symptoms of physical illness when in fact it's anxiety mimicing real illness. But if they do find something then they will be able to correct it so either way you"re worrying needlessly. As for blood pressure, well, when someone with anxiety disorder goes to their doctor to have their pressure prepare for a higher than normal reading aka white coat syndrome. If you want an accurate bp reading buy your own machine, an upper arm not wrist machine, and buy one approved by the Hypertension Society such as an Omron, you can't go wrong with an Omron. Then take 3 readings at home after you've been sitting down for 5 minutes and take an average of the 3 readings, some Omron machines do that for you.

So just take it easy, you're going for a couple of checks with your doctor not open heart surgery, everything is going to be alright, believe me.

[1973m in reply to Jeff1943]

That brought a smile to my face ..😊 thank you for your kind words of wisdom!

[Hidden]

Hello 1973. You're going to be ok and get through tomorrow with flying colors.

Isn't true we fear the unknown more than the known?

Have you a friend or relative who can "hold your hand" a bit tomorrow?

I hate blood work tests, am the biggest coward when I see a needle....actually have told nurses that if they don't get the needle in the first time, it was my sign from God that I shouldn't be there that day and I'll leave. (Nothing like putting more pressure on the person who going to stick me.lol )

What is the worst thing that scares you about tomorrow? Is it the results of the tests, or the tests themselves? Please write a little more.

[1973m in reply to Hidden]

I've been .. I was ok .. Like you day awaiting results now ( end of the week ) .. Thanks for replying.

[Hidden in reply to 1973m]

Well, try to be as peaceful as you can. I'll be thinking of you and you will be in my prayers, if that is ok with you. Let us know how things work out regarding the test results. Wish we could all be there to hold your hand.