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Scanxiety overtaking my life

Lung Cancer | Last Active: Apr 16 4:33pm | Replies (25)

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@isadora2021 I felt so great in December when I go the all clear. I can relate to what you said about life being in 6 month installments. Maybe I need to accept that is how I need to look at things for now.

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@lhatfield96 That feeling on getting the all clear sure is brilliant ❤️‍🩹

It’s always going to be difficult around scan times but there are ways of dialling down the anxiety. It won’t be the same techniques for everyone. The goal though is the same - being free to enjoy being all clear and not wasting that time on debilitating anxiety. Easier said than done 😊

I also remind myself how resilient I’ve learned to be so there’s also comfort in knowing I can dig deep again, if I need to.

I also still follow my treatment approach of being thankful for each day and making the most of them. Sometimes that involves snuggling on the couch chilling out and watching Netflix or reading - definitely not a wasted day!! Other days it’s more active and social ❤️‍🩹

During the day I try and focus on what I can control to help my body do its thing like my nutrition, exercise and mindfulness practices.

At night saying the Lord’s Prayer in my head over and over focussing on, and feeling, each word or deep breathing exercises help me settle when I’m lying in bed and I start worrying.

Sending you hugs and hope you put together practices which help you keep a lid on the anxiety ❤️‍🩹