@faithgirl30 Thank you for your kind words. They brought tears to my eyes. I do put a lot into helping people who I think really need my help with understanding medical issues and getting past the fear. I am glad Colleen invited me into this conversation. Gratitude is very powerful, so pass it on every chance you get. You will have these conversations with your doctors so don't worry that it didn't happen on the first try. It will when you find the right doctor. You know what to do now. Write down what you want to discuss at your appointments so you won't forget. There is a saying that "love" is letting go of fear. Forgiveness goes a very long way too in helping you heal yourself. You are already ahead because you understand this. Let it be your inspiration to find inner strength and healing. You've got this, and we're here if you need support.

You might like this discussion about Art for Healing and you can find some pictures in my post on page 1 with Dr. Fogelson and his painting. Scroll down until you find it. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/art-for-healing/?pg=1#chv4-comment-stream-header
On page 20, you'll find a video of mine. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/art-for-healing/?pg=20#chv4-comment-stream-header
On page 24, you'll find a video of Dr. Fogelson's portrait. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/art-for-healing/?pg=24#chv4-comment-stream-header