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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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! 🤍