Waiting on test results tips for health anxiety

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for watching my video. I hope it gave you some comfort to know that you aren’t alone. Health anxiety can be so isolating but I want you to know that so truly understand.

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Thank you. 💜

[odalesaylor]

Thanks. Next week I have a prostate biopsy, so I'll have to wait for results. I also have to realize that until I hear bad news, I have to live as though it will be good news. Otherwise I am destroying precious days.

[emilysgottalent]

Another perfect tip I’ve learned from this is the results takes a week or longer it’s a good sign and nothing to worry about

[grannyronna]

This is such a comforting video Cherelle and I commend you for being brave enough to share let all us know we are not alone in this journey. Whatever the different struggles might be, the stress and anxiety that comes from not feeling in control or optimistic about the future is a tough battle. I've been diagnosed with so many different life threatening diseases over the past five decades and I've had so many cancers and survived each other (I think I lost count at this point). And one of the truths I'd like to share with this incredible community is that half the battle is won when we stop trying to resist "what is" and just focus on staying in the present moment. The more we try to think through the outcome or what the future will be, the harder it is to handle those feelings of anxiety. And for those of us who are natural worriers, we simply cannot think about the test results without getting triggered. When I talked about medical tests and anxiety in my channel it's really because I've come to realize that it is possible to not spin into a web of destruction during that waiting period. And while it may seem too simple, the easiest and healthiest approach is to figure out practices and techniques that keep your brain completely immersed in the present moment. I hope that helps and I'd love to hear your thoughts on this as well. Warm hugs from Granny Ronna.

[nibeam]

Thank you so much for this video Cherelle. My health anxiety has been out of control over the past couple of months. Had a routine blood test the turned up some abnormalities so have been referred for more tests. The compulsion to Google has been very overwhelming and has affected my mental health in a huge way. I'm now convinced of the worst case scenario and I am constantly checking symptoms. I'm trying everything to help me calm down with varying degrees of success. I think that your videos will really help me through the next few weeks. Best wishes and positive thoughts to you and your family. You're an absolute gem.

[peytontessely]

Thank you for this!! I’m currently waiting on biopsy results not for me, but for my mom. I need this reminder often and you put it so well🫶🏼

[tehseenansari]

Just waited 5 days for my pap smear, and my anxiety was going through the roof.
I convinced myself that the report would show something sinister.
All i did while waiting was read hundreds of cancer survivors stories, symtoms, statistics and what not..it’s terrible

[mlb]

Currently waiting for a referral to a specialist and really needed this video. I've been fighting the Google trap (and losing 😪) but I've been trying to remember that I can't do anything to change my situation, so I might as well try to live my life in the meantime. It's so hard, but I'll get answers when I get them. Thank you so much!

[adamoconnor]

I really needed to see this video today. Thank you

[divergentflyer]

The more time that has gone by since the procedure without hearing anything, the more optimistic I am. That’s what often gets me through it.

[Jamie-bucq]

Waiting for results right now. This video helped reassure me. Thank you.

[Aamberr]

This is me currently. I’m waiting for ultrasound results and I have been googling and driving myself insane. I cry all day worrying about the worst.

[Myworldmymind]

I can clearly see how these videos are not easy for you and I just wanna say I thank you so much for pushing your anxiety to the side and doing these videos to help us . Googling has probably harmed me more than anything you are so right on wrecking the present moment . At this point I want a diagnosis so bad . Ever since being harmed by a Flouroquinolone Antibiotic I have had zero answers from doctors going on two years now .

Again thank you so much for pushing through and making these videos 🙏

[violetsinspring]

Thank you so much for these tips! New subscriber ❤

[benkoning]

Hi Cherelle, thank you so much for your videos, they have helped me so much! Severe health anxiety here. After very successful open heart surgery (valve replacement), I've had a recurrence of past health anxiety and been rotating through all kinds of scares over the past 5 months. ALS is my current scare. I see a neuro tomorrow but the wait is unbearable. This is so hard. Again thank you.

[Projwal]

Can relate with this so much. During the blood test my heart rate went so high up that the diagnostic guys wanted me to show a Doctor immediately. The situation was inconsolable in the night when some of the results had to be delayed till next morning.

[Thomzz]

I have severe anxiety especially waiting on blood and urinalysis results to the point I feel sick. It’s the biggest reason why I don’t like going to the doctor but I know I have to go to keep updated on my body.

[CannabisIsMedicineUK]

thank you.. i have a week to wait for results of a scan. that showed shadowing on my spleen, , they are having a multidiciplinary team meeting about my case next wed.. i am terrified, , i have ptsd and severe health anxiety, and a lot of physical illnesses.. and this video really helped.. i cant find much advice for people like me who already have complex physical illnesses, I could only find advice for people who dont have anything wrong with them. but your video was relevant .. you are right, it is learning to deal with uncertainty.. it is soo hard!. i will sub.. thank you

[sunnydayzie]

Very relatable. Waiting on a uterus biopsy and it's so incredibly scary. When you're in pain, it's a constant reminder that it's there! I have stayed off Google completely because it makes everything worse. CBD oil can take the edge off when things get overwhelming.

[catherinewylie]

Thank you. I have to wait until next month to get more bloodwork and imaging and nerve tests and I'm very anxious. This all makes perfect sense. I never felt supported by my family and I know that it is making it harder for me. It's that sense of threat.

[the_real_patrick]

Thank you was feeling alone and going crazy.