Im not really sure I need advice but Im feeling a bit overwhelmed and nervous at the moment. Ive just been referred to hospital for ear/balance stuff which is fine, but I think its the fact it has taken them over 5 years to refer me...I guess I kind of got used to the idea that I would just have to live with it with no help.
Im a bit worried that its going to uncover other things, I will probably have to have an MRI which terrifies me. Plus I run away from my problems, so facing them head on is a big stress.
Also its at a big hospital in London, I feel selfish asking someone to come with me, but if I dont I will probably just not go (as bad as that is, my avoidance is shocking!) Should I ask someone to come?It wont be my family because everyone works outside of London. Argh!
Is it ok to take some time to think about it before I call them back?I dont mean think about not going,but just take it in? I feel like Im being abit of a baby D:
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I to ahve scary appointments coming up and understand how unnerving it is. Can you take a card with yousaying you'll find things hard and would like full explanations before they do anything?
I know that hospital referrals can be really scary stuff. But really, after so many years of waiting, it might be a relief just to know what's actually wrong? It took me so many years to be diagnosed so I know, you do just get used to the idea of this is how life is going to be.
I think you should definitely take someone with you to hopefully keep you calm and to just keep you company at the very least!
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As above, definitely ask somebody to go with you! It's very common for people to bring someone along with them, if nothing else just for company while you're waiting - and they can always bring a book or something to do if they wait while you go in.
If you need time to take it in before calling them back that sounds fine - but remember once it's done it's done, the thought and the fear of it all can be worse than when you're actually there sometimes! Would it help when you call back to ask them for some more information about where to go, what they'll do, what might happen etc so you're completely sure of it all?
Good luck for your appointment, and I hope it helps. x
I agree about taking someone with you! Especially because sitting in waiting rooms is nerve wracking, and like, it'll be nice to have someone to half take your mind off it.
It must be scary, but remember that they are doing it to make your life hopefully easier and you will be able to deal with it all.
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I will come with you. I can promise gin afterwards too and Oliver will keep you distracted whilst you wait.
Im so pleased youre finally getting somewhere with this. I have had an MRI before, and they dont last long at all. plus, quite often they let you take music in with you.
Take someone with you. I'm sure they won't mind if you explain that it will make you feel more at ease.
I am forever dragging people to my numerous appointments and the doctors haven't had a problem with it either if you are worried about that or whatever.
Good luckski and I hope it goes okay. :]
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I will be booking it tomorrow, its difficult because Im so busy with uni. Last night I spent like three hours convincing myself they would find a brain tumour or something,woe spiral!
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There are times to stay put, and what you want will come to you.
But there are times to go out into the world and find such a thing for yourself.
I aint no abacus but you can count on me.
