Posted by LynneDa on August 11, 2004, at 9:15:23
In reply to had a bad day today, posted by Mrs. C on August 10, 2004, at 22:33:53
Hi Mrs. C. - I'm sorry to hear you're feeling so badly! I'm sure with your recent loss and all the stress that goes along with it, your fears and anxiety are harder to put aside.
I use walk-in clinics/ambulatory care centers ... whatever you call them in your area ... all the time when I'm too embarrassed to keep bugging my doctor about things. There are 3 of them near me and I sort of rotate! Weird, I know, but it keeps me from being anxious for too long. I figure, I am this way (worrisome) and I'm going to use the resources provided me. It's worth my $25 co-pay to go in and have it checked out!!
Try not to beat yourself up over worrying, okay? That only makes it worse. Hope you feel better soon and let us know!
~ Lynne
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Hey everyone,
> I feel such despair right now. I spent almost every spare minute today feeling the swollen gland in my neck. I check it constantly. I think about it then I have to check it. I spent the whole day worrying about why it's there and should I call the doc or not. I am literally driving myself crazy. This is a pattern for me that has been going on most of my adult life and is the reason I am on Lexapro. Right now I am taking 20mgs. I have been doing so well and emotionally I feel great. It's just this darn OCD that just wont leave me alone. Very discouraged right now. Looking for some sympathy. Mrs. C
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> PS. I am not sure if it's even a swollen gland. It's about the size of a grain of rice and it moves around in the lower part of my neck. Could be just a vain. I dont know. Help.
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