having a bad morning

Hi @Shimmer and @Polly48

Today is another day and my anxiety is on a high. I am having a gastroscopy this afternoon and I am feeling very scared and anxious. I did end up going for a walk with my daughter and dog before to try and help. But I am not sure if that helped.

I need to focus on doing stuff around the house but can't get motivated to do anything. I think I am just so nervous.

I just want to cry!!

Hi @BlueBay,

It sounds like you are having a tough morning! I completely understand feeling anxious about the gastroscopy and think that its normal and common for you to feel nervous before going to the hospital for this. The good thing here is, once its done hopefully some of that anxiety and the nervousness will pass.

I'm glad to hear that you went for a walk with your daughter and your dog. What other sorts of things could you do before your appointment this afternoon that would help you to relax or ease some of this anxiety and nervousness? I see that there has been discussion here of mindfulness and I loved Shimmer's suggestion on sitting in the sunshine! What is it like where you are today?

Look forward to talking to you soon

Rockpool

Hi @BlueBay, you're having a gastroscopy today! I'd be in pretty anxious and emotional too. Please don't draw any big or long-term conclusions on life and your health today. Try to be kinder to yourself than that.

Today is one of those days to just make it through. Softly and cautiously. Draw on your supports, stay in the present (what is actually happening right now?) and just get to the end of the day. You can do that.

And then tomorrow will not be a day involving an invasive procedure. So that's got to be better than today.

That's good, the garden can be such a peaceful place!

How lovely, yes maybe sitting in the sunshine would be good, I know I love sitting in the sun when ever I can. Maybe this would be a good mindful activity for you to do

Thats right, worrying about what hasnt happened yet is just going to effect you emotionally, the outcome will be the same. For today maybe just focus on getting the procedure done and ways to help yourself through the day and waiting for results can be a nerve-wracking time, but just focus on the first step for today.

Thinking of you @BlueBay. Hope it goes well.

Hi @Former-Member

Well it's all over now. The gastroenterologist called me in his room, asked a few questions. He was actually quite nice and good looking!!! I then had to see the anaesthetist and I was in tears while waiting for him. I told him to hurry and lets get this done because I was so nervous and anxious. He gave me an injection and that was it. Before I knew I was awake in recovery.

Have to see my GP next week for biopsy results. Now the waiting is anxious.

I'm okay just a bit of stomach pain. 🙂 Looking back now I really over reacted this morning.