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Anxious 2 Days Before Event

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Hey all,

I have two medical appointments coming up - I stupidly (accidentally) booked them both for the same day. This means that, since they are within blocks of each other (but not really accessible by walking - meaning I have to pay twice for parking in the city - lovely!) I will be hanging around for FOUR hours in between appointments. The first appointment of the day is an ultrasound follow-up appointment for my 4 year cancer check up. The 2nd is just a rheumatology appointment for the arthritis in my back. But hanging out in either hospital is not my idea of a good time. I was going to cancel the ultrasound in the a.m. & reschedule it but then I thought 'it's going to be done at some point - and if I skip it I may be sorry' - but then I got all anxious anyway because, as I say, just walking into the cancer center makes me anxious (and I feel like an idiot for it too.....but I get very keyed up and anxious whenever i'm there). The appointments aren't til thursday - and i'm already upset. Just wanted to vent I guess. Not much I can do about it - I could take something the day of I guess to calm me down...but sitting between appointments for four hours is going to be less than fun (especially with my immune issues - being in hospitals of any kind is stressful). Debating if I should leave cancer center, go get coffee on the main road & then head back into the city for the 2nd appointment....I might....especially to avoid paying for four hours of extra parking!
 
Hey all,

I have two medical appointments coming up - I stupidly (accidentally) booked them both for the...
I'm sorry you are feeling this way. I know I feel the same way when I overbook myself right now. Your idea of going and getting coffee sounds like a good one. maybe bring a book or sit and listen to soft music in your car while you wait? I often would go place serene to just take the break. Even if it meant sitting in my car and looking at nature. I hope you feel better soon.
 
Some hospitals have some great cafeterias, shops and places to hang out. Finding some coffee and bringing a book or music is a great idea. You might even bump into someone doing the same thing. Best of luck at your appointments.
 
Anticipatory stress and foreboding over a 4 hour gap between appointments. Can you flip this in your head to consider it a challenge rather than a stressor?
 
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