When my thoughts would spin out of control making me crazy with all kinds of scary scenarios, my good friend would lecture me "Better go out and get the copyright attorneys,'cause you're writing a novel." A nice way of telling me to shut down the thought factory. ( We used to attend Zen meditation sessions together).
He also quoted his sophisticated and elegant mother, "Most of the things you worry about don't happen."
Put the thinking on hold until you have some grist for the mill. 🤜🤛

I think we can all sympathize, because we all have health anxiety of some sort or we wouldn't be on this site.

That may sound a bit sarcastic, but I am quite serious. I certainly appreciate the terror of waiting for test results!

But as @shmerdloff points out, it's best not to build apocalyptic scenarios in your mind. I know, because I'm an expert at it, and I've spent years working at letting go of worry.

Still working at it.

@fudge08
Is your anxiety about the unknown related to your injury or how your injury will affect your functioning daily or both? What were you doing that caused the injury?

Have you had MRI of lumbar spine and hips/pelvis? This would show if you have any disc issues, compressed nerves, torn tendons, inflammation, etc. and treatment options available can then be determined.

Counseling and medication to help manage anxiety may help you cope.

@fudge08 ,
Is your appointment with a physical therapist or talk therapist? I’ve used both and they were quite helpful. Talk therapy helped me learn techniques to sooth myself when feeling anxious about potential health issues. It changed everything for the better. I had the option of meds too, but didn’t take them, though I would have if necessary.

There is hope for managing health anxiety. It can cause those around you emotional distress too, I wish you all the best.

Thank you, I am hoping that CBT can give me some relief and if needed, move to medication.

I find that it helps to distract my brain. For me it’s doing crafts and reading, but it differs for everyone. Anything you have to focus on, helps with my anxiety levels. I’ve undergone 26 surgeries, so am familiar with anxiety issues, and know that having a venting buddy also helps - for me it’s my son. Just talking it out helps relieve some of the stress.

Your post does not sound abrupt at all and I appreciate your advice. My first therapy session is tomorrow and I look forward to getting started. Your advice to out time limit on when I allow myself to worry is helpful. And don’t worry about what has not happened.