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Waiting is the hardest part
What do you do when you are waiting for test results, for a diagnosis, or for treatment? I have learned to soldier on. It is not easy. It took me over 40 years to be diagnosed with MS. Then six years to be diagnosed with Cancer.
Now I am waiting until July for results for my MS MRIs. I have an Echocardiagram Wednesday. then at least a week wait on that. My cancer marker is up so I have to wait for another blood test June 8th, then I have to wait to see if the Oncologist will do anything.
It is hard for me not to get depressed with all this stuff hanging over me. I also have the Breast Doctor May 28th and a Colonoscopy June 3rd. Because I am BRCA 1 I have a 87% chance of Breast Cancer and a higher risk of Colon Cancer.
What do I do to keep from going crazy? I keep busy. I planted my vegetable garden, went to a concert, walk Grady, and I rode Clara yesterday. I want to go to bed and stay there but I don't. I know if I give in a little depression will take over. The busier I am the happier I am.
Alex
Now I am waiting until July for results for my MS MRIs. I have an Echocardiagram Wednesday. then at least a week wait on that. My cancer marker is up so I have to wait for another blood test June 8th, then I have to wait to see if the Oncologist will do anything.
It is hard for me not to get depressed with all this stuff hanging over me. I also have the Breast Doctor May 28th and a Colonoscopy June 3rd. Because I am BRCA 1 I have a 87% chance of Breast Cancer and a higher risk of Colon Cancer.
What do I do to keep from going crazy? I keep busy. I planted my vegetable garden, went to a concert, walk Grady, and I rode Clara yesterday. I want to go to bed and stay there but I don't. I know if I give in a little depression will take over. The busier I am the happier I am.
Alex
I agree, no one expects you to keep smiling all the time. It's just not possible. You're waiting for results on some extremely important tests. The feeling of being in any kind of limbo is the absolute worst!
We care about you Alex. We're waiting with you...
Tammy
We care about you Alex. We're waiting with you...
Tammy
I hope you are also painting -- :-)
You are allowed to suffer a bit of depression - the concern is if you allow yourself to linger in that dark place but you already know that. Alex, you have the best attitude about soldiering on, but you can't always do that 24/7. Take a break and be kind to yourself. hugs, Laura
You are allowed to suffer a bit of depression - the concern is if you allow yourself to linger in that dark place but you already know that. Alex, you have the best attitude about soldiering on, but you can't always do that 24/7. Take a break and be kind to yourself. hugs, Laura
It is the most frustrating thing ever - waiting, then its what you will be told, medications or tests not conclusive. On Fri I see neur to get MRI results, blood results and VEP results. I have been waiting two months and I too feel down and have so many what ifs. Try to stay strong mentally and know that so many of us are playing this dreadful waiting game. God bless you x
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