I can’t cope

Hey @Captain24 . That's a bit concerning. Did something happen? Do you have PRN that may help at this time?

I had a psychiatrist appointment this afternoon and I was really anxious going in. @tyme. Plus blood tests and an ultrasound. Maybe it’s a mixture of all.

With the ultrasound she spent a lot of time taking measurements is the right breast. The left was way quicker. Not sure what she found.

Im trying all the strategies I’ve learnt first. If I can’t calm it down I’ll use the prn.

Did you enjoy learning today?

Yes! I did have a good day today @Captain24 . Full of learning lol.

As for your medical appointments, remember our brains tend to jump leaps and bounds.

Do you know when you will get results?

Im not sure when the results come through @tyme. I also have to have an MRI. The mammogram showed nothing so there isn’t really much to worry about. I think it’s just because I was already anxious.

I did get praised at the psych app though. My nurse and psych said I work really hard.

Im glad you had a good day. What else did you get upto?

Hearing you and how anxious you must be feeling @Captain24 .

I'm over on the peer group chat at the moment. See you there.

It’s all good. It’ll be fine and nothing to worry about. @tyme

Just having a day. 😔.

Im not feeling ok.

I was going to go to bed but I keep waking up early. Maybe I should stay up a bit longer and see if I sleep later.

Awww @Captain24 .

Maybe listen to your body in terms of sleep?

Day/Night shifts can be sooooo tricky. I really don't know how you do it.

@Captain24 , @tyme

sometimes that does work @Captain24

sometimes my husband will wait until a more suitable time to sleep and then he cant go to sleep

sending you understanding hugs my friend

I don’t know what to do @tyme @Shaz51. Im so tired but don’t want to be awake at 6. I’m literally sitting here crying with not knowing. I’m not a crier anymore.

As you remind yourself you don't want to be awake by 6am, are you also inadvertently telling yourself to be awake by 6am @Captain24 ?

Sometimes, we make things like this happen if we over think it.

Would it be more helpful to reframe it and tell yourself that you will sleep when you feel tired and wake whenever you wake?