HealingMama
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I am having surgery this Friday to remove a displaced IUD and I am having some pretty serious anxiety despite my Buspar. Had to take a prn. The idea of having to be made unconscious so my doctor whom I have only met once can shove a camera up my vagina is really hard to deal with.
I asked to get anesthesia that allows me to remain conscious. The doctor would rather not but is open to trying that and then putting me to sleep if it doesn't work. She is concerned about reflexive movement interfering with the work.
My brain is catastrophizing. I'm worried about dying and leaving my child without a mother. I'm worried about catching covid. I'm worried about the surgery being more complicated than anticipated, ending up having to have a hysterectomy or other lifelong complication. The doc has only performed this procedure six times in two years.
It's probably going to be fine but not having control is such a big trigger point for me, especially around sexual matters.
Any suggestions for reframing or self care that maybe I haven't heard of or just general advice/reassurance is appreciated.
I asked to get anesthesia that allows me to remain conscious. The doctor would rather not but is open to trying that and then putting me to sleep if it doesn't work. She is concerned about reflexive movement interfering with the work.
My brain is catastrophizing. I'm worried about dying and leaving my child without a mother. I'm worried about catching covid. I'm worried about the surgery being more complicated than anticipated, ending up having to have a hysterectomy or other lifelong complication. The doc has only performed this procedure six times in two years.
It's probably going to be fine but not having control is such a big trigger point for me, especially around sexual matters.
Any suggestions for reframing or self care that maybe I haven't heard of or just general advice/reassurance is appreciated.