extreme smear test anxiety
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Im 30 yr old and never had a Smear due to my anxiety. suffered abuse as a child and this is still affecting my life now. I do have a child but I ended up having an emergency c section as my pelvic bone was too narrow. I'm booked in for thursday n I cant think straight. just worried to bits. help pls?
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rachel052 cass14088
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I'm sorry to hear the reasons behind your anxiety. I put off my smear for 7 years due to being embarrassed but went for my first one in February. As my results were abnormal I then had to go to the colposcopy clinic at my local hospital and again my nerves flared up.
Honestly do not worry. It is over in minutes. Is your GP aware of your childhood? Explain this is the reason behind your nerves and if at any point you feel uncomfortable or can't go on, say so! They have to respect your wishes and if you can't continue don't suffer it in silence. Could you maybe take your partner or a close friend you trust who could wait on the other side of the curtain or strictly head end to talk to you and try keep your mind off whats going on?
The procedure itself is a little uncomfortable but it's bearable. It's over in max 5 minutes. If you get to the GP on Thursday and feel you can't go through with it, you've taken the first step in getting there. Your doctor will understand.
Keep calm, your peace of mind will be worth it in the end x
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Celia1966 cass14088
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Remember everyone's experience will be different. You may not feel a thing - seriously!
I haven't had children but have had three smears now and never feel a thing, despite always feeling a bit nervous beforehand. The only reason I tend to put them off is the embarrassment rather than any pain. And they cover you with a towel or similar so you are not just lying there butt naked from the waist down
Just relax, it really can be just nothing - the last time I had to ask the nurse if she had actually finished after she had walked away as I had no idea she had taken the smear!
Good luck.
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I wish you all the best xx
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