I hate triggers so bad

I have to get an ultrasound on my ovaries at the beginning of December and they called me today to tell me what I need to do to prepare for it and the second they asked if I’ve ever had a pelvic ultrasound my heart sank… I know it’s a simple medical procedure and it doesn’t hurt but it’s one of my triggers due to abuse I went through as a kid and while I know it’s important I do this ultrasound I’m so nervous and dreading it 😥

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TexChik · F

Can you talk to your doc about it and explain its a PTSD trigger? They might get you some xanax (low dose sub lingual) to use...that works for me. Trust me they do not want to push you into a panic attack

MommaBear · 26-30, F

@TexChik I’ll call them tomorrow and ask

brainrapist · 31-35, F

I’m sorry you were hurt as a child, first and foremost. Secondly, any type of medical/health anxiety sucks. What I like to do is give myself some sort of reward after healthcare related things that cause me anxiety - could be something as simple as a little treat or sometimes I’ll give myself a little shopping trip afterwards. It sort of something to look forward to and somewhat helps with the anxiety, and it’s a nice way to tell yourself “hey, you did it and I’m proud of you”.

MommaBear · 26-30, F

@brainrapist that’s a good idea! I’ll try that

RosaMarie · 46-50, F

Let your care team know about how you feel. They deal with hundreds of women every week. They have heard it all and probably have some idea of how to help you.

MellyMel22 · F

Can you bring a close friend or fam member to maybe make it feel a little easier? Maybe it'd help with the anxiety?

MommaBear · 26-30, F

@MellyMel22 I’ll be bringing cowboy so hopefully that’ll help

MellyMel22 · F

@MommaBear Oh good, that’ll def help you! I was traumatized, I’m not exaggerating, by a dentist as a late teen and I recently needed a root canal on that same tooth. I had my older friend go w/me b/c I thought it’d help w/the anxiety and it really did. ..Combined w/a sedative I have to sleep 😬🤣

I’m sure you’ll do great, but I understand the anxiety feels paralyzing at times like these. You got this though! 🤍