How the hell do people live while waiting on test results!?!

[Sallysue22]

I have a huge fear of doctors! I avoid them as much as possible. Recently I've had some low pelvic pain that's not going away. It's been 6 weeks and it bothers me daily. I need a pelvic ultrasound and I think I can do that, the only thing that drains me is waiting for them to call with results. I don't know how to get through that time without thinking every bad scenario you could imagine! Help! How do I do this!? How do normal people do this!?

[anna4969]

Your title gave me a laugh...as you aren’t kidding your words describe it perfect.ly. It’s hard and brings on much anxiety waiting for results. In the cancer world we call it scanxiety because when we are being scanned/tested to see if the cancer has spread or is stable or hopefully gone, waiting for scan results are unbearable really, so I hear you 100 fold... you keep your self busy and medicated.

[lil-rose]

I'm so sorry you are struggling with this, I have this too, and avoid making appointments because it leads to tests which lead to results....if you can find someplace that does same day results, that's best. Another option to explore is looking into why this is a trigger for you and getting help for that. Sometimes test results can make us feel like our life is threatened (i.e. An actual cancer diagnosis) and our fight or flight kicks in or we have a panic attack. This might be an example of a trauma and so we start to have symptoms of PTSD like triggers, avoidance behaviors, hypervigalance. treatment for PTSD is different than treatment for anxiety, so a good diagnosis of what is going on and why might be something to pursue.

lil-rose

[jennylove12]

Do everything possible to think positively. Always look as the cup half full not half empty.

Here’s hoping everything will be good for you.

Best of luck

[autumnthebrat2]

Good luck, there's not a whole lot to be said to allay your anxiety. I have been there waiting for results for echo and mri. It was hell and it took me over a week to get the results which seemed like an eternity. Watch lots of positive funny movies, spend time with friends and keep occupied. I know that is not much help, but all I got for you, lol. My results were favorable, so sending good vibes your way.

[Sallysue22]

Btw- all that worry and I'm fine!!! Just a reminder that I freak myself out to the max all the time!