Question:
is it normal the have fear at this early stage
My original date was dec8 but was cancelled due to insurance problems . I don t have a date yet and working to have the insurance approval . the past 2 days I found myself having fears and anxiety just by thinking about the surgey. I used to have severe panic ,anxiety attacks( driving over a bridges , flying, height) and was on zoloft for almost a year year.I tought it was gone but now . Did any one went through these phases please I need help. Thanks — estella M. (posted on December 18, 2003)
December 18, 2003
I had a pretty bad anxiety attack back in October, and my surgery was
Dec.4, so I too had the anxiety hit me early. I went to a Patient First
Clinic which treated the anxiety, gave me a perscription for Xanax.
Surprisingly, for me the anxiety peaked back in October, and I didn't have
much axiety at all leading up to the surgery. <br><br>
I like you had had anxiety/panic in the past but nothing for close to 5
years, but since surgery is such a BIG deal, I think it's normal to be a
bit anxious about it, but with people like us with a history of axiety
problems it just gets a bit out of hand. Go see a doc and get it treated,
there is no need to suffer!
— Patricia T.
December 18, 2003
I think it is entirely normal to be anxious about the surgery and the
outcome. It just shows that you know how serious and life-changing this
is. Two suggestions, talk to your PCP about an anti-anxiety medication
and, if you're not already in a support group, find a support group where
you can discuss your fears. It really does help to talk things out. Good
luck and hope things get better for you soon.
— SCbabe B.
December 18, 2003
Of course it is normal to have anxiety about the surgery. It's a big
surgery, big changes in your life, and there are all those people who have
to tell you every scary thing they've ever heard in your last 2 days
pre-op! Tune them out. Definitely get treatment. But I just thought I'd
tell you I have no history at all of anxiety attacks but I think I had one
that lasted all day the Saturday before my surgery on Thursday! I couldn't
stop crying. Couldn't stop thinking all sorts of bad things were going to
happen, that sort of thing. For me it passed with a good night's sleep, but
I do understand that for you it might not pass off so easily. Get treatment
and don't beat yourself up over anything. Also -- just smile and leave when
peope want to tell you horror stories, if you can. You really don't need
that! BTW, I came through surgery so very well I almost feel like I never
had any, (except I can't eat so much now!) and had very little soreness,
let alone pain. You'll be fine.
— Chyrl W.
December 18, 2003
thank you all . I should really check it out I may be developing a health(
breathing , heart ) problem.
— estella M.
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