I’m afraid they’ll say this is all in my head and I’m just crazy. I have proof of previous biopsies and surgical reports, but when I first had brain lesions they said I had psychologically caused my own brain lesions. They were visible in scans but my mind was blamed. What if I’m just crazy?!
What if I’m not crazy and something is seriously wrong? What if I lose my bladder? I was told that’s a possibility. My head is all over the place.
There’s a lot to worry about going into a procedure like this.
I totally understand.
Do your best to distract yourself for today.
Being stressed out isn’t going to do you any favors in your recovery.
It’s important to take this one step at a time and not borrow worries.
Step back from this for a while if you can @LilyoftheValley
Do something relaxing and try to unwind if you can.
Having surgery is stressful in general and magnify it 100 times when you have a severe mental illness.
Is there a PRN you can take like a benzo if you were prescribed these?
Take care of yourself @LilyoftheValley
You’ll be fine
No prn and no benzos are allowed to any patients where I go. I’ll try to distract myself
Yeah try to distract yourself with a funny movie or take a hot shower and then curl up with your fur baby
I watch “Nacho Libre” when I need to be distracted.
It’s ■■■■■■■ hilarious.
I’m so sorry you’re worried…you won’t have to prove anything…the doctors are ready to help you without questions…don’t worry, it will be fine…I tell myself to trust the doctor when it comes time for my hernia surgery…all you can do is hope and trust the doctor.
That is plain shitty that the docs write it off as simply being in your head. I am sure a lot of their dxes and treatment are based on what type of insurance you have.
Hope you can get things fixed.
I agree. I have actually heard the head dr while I was in the hospital with left side brain lesions and right side paralysis say to a younger dr that you never give a diagnosis of physical illness to a mental patient. He told the younger dr he would be fired if he did when the younger dr disagreed. I was subsequently told the brain lesions were caused by my psychiatric problems, that it was all psychological even with physical evidence
Sending you love and best wishes.
@Wave had some good advice.
Yeah maybe watch feel good movies and try to distract.
Yeah @Truemist8 , I’m watching tv shows to distract myself.
Good luck @LilyoftheValley. I bet your fur baby will make you happy. Keep us posted on the surgery.
Edited: you have a good dr this time. I’m sorry you had such bad experiences in the past. That would make me nervous too. It’ll be ok though.
Thanks @HollyHobbie
Good luck tomorrow! Will think of you tomorrow and send good wishes and hugs your way! You got this!!! 
Thanks @anon55031185 !
Hugs just breathe and count some numbers, that will help
I hope you are okay
Thanks @anon67450902
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