Corona and medical delays

ThoughfulOne — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 13:22:27 GMT

Hi everyone

This is my first post on this forum. It's great to know that there are resources out there to help, especially during these strange times.

I have always thought myself to be a resilient person and have been mindful to look after my mental wellbeing. We have had major events in our lives (like everyone I'm sure!) however I dealt with them quite well.

After a recent event, I've realised my reactions to other events in my life have resulted in me overanalysing, stressing, or feeling like I'm watching someone else's life play out. It's like I'm detached at times. I've had a health concern that so far has two specialists stumped, and will be going to another at some stage. It's good they are doing the best they can to work out the problem. I've mentioned to them the delays resulting from covid and the lack of results are really starting to stress me out, but haven't had any guidance from them. I had one major meltdown with my family and talked it over with them, but I feel it's unfair to unburden on them. I'm trying to put on a brave face to not freak them out so much. Sorry so now I have on here! There is the potential that my health condition is irreversible and will deteriorate, and if so, it will majorly change my life, and theirs. Well, I suppose it already has. I know I shouldn't but I've been playing the possibilities over in my mind. I just can't seem to stop.

I know what's been going on in my life is small compared to others around me, and that it's just a rough patch, when it's over I'll be fine. I don't want my family to worry about me any more than they already are (re health conditions).

Anyway, sorry for the long post and for unburdening here. I don't usually like sharing this kind of stuff, as I know after a while I'll be ok.

Thanks for listening.

Corona and medical delays

quirkywords — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 22:03:18 GMT

Thoughtful one,

Thanks for starting this thread and well done for reaching out.

It is a time of uncertainty and it is hard for you not knowing about your medical problem.

Do you find writing diwn your fears helps at all. When you know the diagnosis that will help as you will know what you are facing,

Please don’t apologise as this is the place to share your experiences. You will be helping others by writing here and they won’t feel as alone.

There are support lines at Beyond Blue you can call if you want a chat 1300224636

Feel free to post here as much as you like.
Take care

quirky

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