Things Are Feeling Better

 All I need to say is phew. It took a moment to feel like myself.  I had/have been experiencing health anxiety for about 6 weeks.  I don't know what triggered it, or why some days have been better than others. I do think it has had to do with being menopausal.  And because I thought it was menopausal, I did what most women would do.  

I called my gyn doctor, and talked with the triage nurse who was so sweet.  The following morning, I had a telehealth appointment with a NP. I understand that the medical profession is extremely busy. However, she didn't listen to any of my concerns, I spent a total of SIX MINUTES on the telehealth call. 

I then called my GP, and we talked about what was going on-not feeling like myself, mood swings, etc. I am so thankful that I felt heard. I have been making it a point to take care of me, walking, pool time where I can just float..I am feeling so much better. Cheers to taking care of YOU.

Health Anxiety 2

I am not perfect.  The health anxiety and fear that I have of cancer coming back is so overpowering that I can't function. I don't know how to fix it.  I feel like I have failed even sharing these thoughts. However, I am sharing in hopes that it helps someone else. 

https://www.cancer.gov/news-events/cancer-currents-blog/2020/cancer-survivors-managing-anxiety-distress#:~:text=Approaches%20that%20have%20been%20shown%20to%20be%20helpful,self-management%2C%20exercise%2C%20and%E2%80%94in%20some%20cases%E2%80%94antianxiety%20or%20antidepressant%20medications.