I have to travel for a mammogram and I’m afraid we’re going to wreck on the highway and I’m going to die. I really want to call it off. Take my chances on the breast cancer.
What is it about the mammogram that’s got you feeling fearful?
Ive never had one but I think they might be painful, and no one wants to receive possibly bad news. But what do you think about them?
1 Like
I’m fine with the mammogram, it’s the highway driving that scares me. I have a phobia of going over about 25 miles per hour or so. I freak out and want to jump out of the car.
Oh, so car journeys then. I’m with you on that. I don’t like cars.
But I don’t mind train and bus.
1 Like
I know the highway driving is a frequent stressor for you. If you’re not driving, can you take your PRN? Or just stay with us via your phone and write out your worries during the trip?
1 Like
I am having a medical transport (expert driver) take me. I am taking 2 mg Ativan there and 2 mg Ativan on the way home. I’m still scared I’m going to die. I mean what if a big rig tips over on us? What if someone gets on their phone a swerves into our lane? I’m truly terrified of these stupid drivers out here. But on the other hand it’s been over 3 years since I’ve had a mammogram, since they had the mobile clinic come through.
1 Like
I don’t know, I don’t know. I really have to calm down. I need some tea or something.
Can you text the crisis line? They help me with grounding exercises.
1 Like
You can always ask the driver to turn around if you can’t handle it. Just make up an excuse.
1 Like
You’ll be fine. Hopefully the atvian will help you calm down.
1 Like
Have you ever tried the 4-7-8 breath? The instructions can be found with Google.
1 Like
This topic was automatically closed 90 days after the last reply. New replies are no longer allowed.