Just want some support

[Duncansgh]

Hi all. Just messaging as I am struggling at the moment. I have a scan next week but have sent two months with constant feeling of needing to wee and not being able to focus on anything else. I can't wait to have the scan but I'm now also really scared. Got diagnosed with Endo 4 years ago when I had my last cyst, and I just feel so bad mentally and physically.

[Awwy]

Hi

How are you today?

It can feel like a lonely place when you are diagnosed and then your waiting and waiting for things to progress. It is totally normal to feel the way you are.

Depression is common with endometriosis have you spoke to the GP about how you are currently feeling?

Physically there are things that you can do. Everyone talks about yoga. I personally did pilates. Meditation, taking the time how to calm and relax your mind and body. Because we are in pain (for me it was relentless). We start guarding and it changes our posture so it's important to relax properly.

I also started going out for walks. Depending on what I could manage each week and what I would feel like after.

Don't be too harsh on yourself.