So many ups and downs!

[Mishy2610]

It's good getting feed back from people who know what anxiety is like. After feed back the other day I was feeling much more positive. Now getting very anxious about my hospital check up tomorrow, so I hardly slept last night 😴 now my BP is high and the vicious cycle begins! This is so frustrating! I know how lucky I am and I try hard to focus on what I can do not what I can't but it doesn't stop these feelings creeping up on you usually when you think you're doing so well! Aghhh

[Czech_Mate]

Hi thereGood to hear that the good folk on here have helped you. Can you get outside for a while today? It could lift the mood and help you sleep tonight. I'm starting to feel a bit down and the dog is suggesting that I go in the garden. As usual she's probably right.

[Mishy2610 in reply to Czech_Mate]

Thanks, I did force myself to take a 15-20 minute walk (not enough I know) and survived! 🤣 also kept my lunch date with a friend. I wasn't that comfortable, could manage less than 2 hours but once again I survived!! I can't seem to relax I have to move or do something, it's like I'm frightened to switch off. Hopefully after tomorrow I'll be reassured and able to start reclaiming my life! Drive again and walk my dog on lead👍 We now have sunshine! 😎 everythings better when the sun's out!

[Hidden]

Hello

I am glad the feedback you got the other day made you feel more positive and keep reading those replies you got as when we are feeling anxious we can forget what others have said

Most get anxious at the thoughts of a Hospital appointment when you already are an anxious person the anxiety is worse but that is quite normal I am like you and don't sleep struggle to eat

They will take into account your anxiety let them know and they are used to BP been higher when you are at these appointments

Your appointment will soon be here and you can start to get those positive thoughts back again

Please let us know how you get on x

[Mishy2610 in reply to Hidden]

Never been an anxious person until now. 🤷‍♀️ survived the day so far, just got to make it until tomorrow and hope for the best! 🤣 will let you know 🤨

[Hidden in reply to Mishy2610]

Hello

You will make it and you will do it I have every faith in you

Try and distract yourself as much as you can and you will soon be replying how you got on x

[Cavalierrubie]

l also suffer high anxiety like yourself and don’t sleep and high blood pressure when l have appointments. I normally have low blood pressure, but not when a appointment is looming over me. It is very debilitating and takes so much out of you. Anxiety seems to go hand in hand with heart problems because most of us suffer. The only advice l can give is to try and live for the moment and not think of tomorrow. It takes over your life when you are going through it and you feel in a different world. The tension is awful. You have got through your other appointments ok so you will this one and l wish you peace and calm.

[Mishy2610 in reply to Cavalierrubie]

This is my first follow up appointment after valve repair and valve replacement. Sent home 5 days after op telling me I'm fixed 🤷‍♀️😬 I need reassurance! Thanks for your wishes 🤞

[Cavalierrubie in reply to Mishy2610]

l am sure you will be ok and that you would not have been discharged otherwise. My friend had the same many years ago and she is fine. I think lots have to have this done so they will be well up on it. You are bound to worry if course, so soon be over. Not long now and you can get back to normal and get on with life. Love and prayers. Keep us posted.

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