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Anxiety over a recurrence in the future

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Feb 3 11:38am | Replies (23)
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Every 3 months, when I get a PSA test, my mind wounders into negative territory. I try to remind myself that we are here to continue enjoying the life we have. Monitoring regularly gives us a boost up in faster recognition and as @ecurb said, we have more options to choose from than ever before. Finally, after my blood test, since it comes back within 24-48 hours, I try and do some fun things that act as a bit of a distraction which many times nudges my mind into positive territory.

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rparsons | @rparsons | Jan 26 9:23am

Thanks everyone. Your comments have been helpful. I appreciate the support. I will keep all of your suggestions in mind. I have always been a what if, worse case scenario, glass half full guy. Trying hard to work on it. Peace✌️

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northoftheborder | @northoftheborder | Jan 26 2:19pm

"I try and do some fun things that act as a bit of a distraction which many times nudges my mind into positive territory."

Yes, that's a good plan. Right after they pull my blood every 3 months, I always go to the Indian café across the street from the hospital lab for a fresh, home-made masala chai (and sometimes a snack as well). I find it rewires my brain a bit, so that I'm looking forward to the treat at least as much as I'm nervous about the test.

It could be a Dairy Queen Blizzard, a beer at a craft brewery, a stroll by the river, or anything you want, as long as there's *some* kind of positive ritual that you always associate with the test.

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