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Difficult veins for IV treatment resulting in anxiety-
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often I have to wait, in general about 40 min from the time I'm scheduled, longer if I arrive early, by the time I'm called I'm already in an anxious frame of mind- the waiting room is often busy with patients and their support person/s, I see a lot of suffering-it's difficult -
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@charlotte12
Do you bring something to do while waiting to keep your mind off treatment. I use to bring crochet, kept my mind and hands busy. If interested in puzzles, maybe a book of Sudoku or something similar. And there is always game apps on phone.
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@charlotte12 Do you take something with you to ease your mind? A book, perhaps, a travel crochet project, something to take your mind off of the suffering you see? Sometimes I start a conversation with someone else on a mundane topic. Last time I was at the cancer center, we were talking about all the weather patterns. Like you, sometimes I have a wait, so it's important to work on calming yourself. I get it. Monthly blood draws for cancer numbers means there is anxiety for the results, let alone the procedure!
What is a little thing you can do for yourself that will calm you down, help you feel less anxious?
Ginger