I have a routine mammogram tomorrow. I have been swimming in a fear loop for about two weeks. To the point that I have manifested pain in my breasts. I also need a sonogram because I have dense breasts.
We are all worth the effort to live in the present moment but I just can’t seem to get there.
Any advice/experience with????
I go through this every year. I stress so much about the mammogram and the results. I am totally useless and overwhelmed with fear until the results come back. I also have dense breast so I think what can be lurking in there that can't be seen.
You are not alone, I'm right beside you on this one.
Eventually I settle down and decide to believe the results. Otherwise I would be sick until the next test.
Thank you for this. Thank you for this response. I am trying so hard to find some grace for myself. Logic is no where to be found. I am angry that I can’t cope.
One thing I do say to myself is
"It is what it is" if something is there I have no control. I just hope it was caught early.
Not very positive, still a little twisted thought process. But, that's the best shot at coping I can give it.
I don't see this ever going away. I've had this thought process for so long.
Good luck with your test.
I have doc appointment tomorrow for my mammogram and ultrasound results and yes I’ve worked myself up about the results. My mum and Grandma died of breast cancer and my aunt is a survivor. Hope all goes well for you tomorrow.
Me too. I’ll hold some space for you too. Thank you.
Good luck with your test
My way of coping with mammography has been to go on a trip & arrange to have it done on the trip. I hate to fly so I worry about the flight more than the mammography. All the prep for the trip is a great distraction too. Because of the time change, flight & prep I end up too tired to get as worked up over mammography. I am just great-full the plane landed safely & worried about the return fight home.
I do my Christmas shopping in a lower tax state & any out of pocket healthcare costs are also much less than in my home state. I feel like I am getting a bargain.
I also did genetic breast counseling to better understand my risks. Depending on the results this may or may not reduce anxiety. There were about 42 known genes related to breast cancer at the time that I tested.
Last year they did a MRI & I loved it. It helped of course they did not find anything concerning. Next time will not be so fun because they mentioned they will want to put me on a preventative medication (I was given a year heads up). A new worry! Good luck with your test. You can become a medical tourist too if you need major distractions in the future.
I am in the states, so they do 3-D mammograms for women with dense breast tissue. This type of mammogram gives more pictures of the breast.
I always trip out. I have a notice to schedule one and i am tripping. I cannot offer help because i am a basket case when it comes to anything medical. To think i worked in Radiology for 30 yrs, got hurt and developed the white coat syndrome. All i can do for you is wish you the best.
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