Struggling after a smear test
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I finally got round to going for a smear test last week after ignoring several letters for a number of years. I knew it was important but I was just so afraid and anxious probably because I was sexually abused when I was younger.
Anyway, I went and unfortunately it didn't go smoothly, I was extremely anxious, it was very painful and my cervix was high so the doctor struggled to find it. But saying that, the doctor was very kind and supportive.
I thought I would now feel relieved that it is all over but I dont. In fact my emotions have been all over the place since. It seems to have stirred up feelings, emotions and behaviours from the past. I feel like I'm grasping at being in control so I dont want to eat, I think about hurting myself - all stuff I did in the past as a way of coping with stuff.
I'm a bit worried about myself but dont know what to do. I feel I need to talk about it but to who? Do I go back to the doctor or will she think I'm stupid? Has anybody else been through similar circumstances? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
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Its easy to advise what should have happened after an event - but in case anyone else may have the same worries and be putting of a smear test i would suggest you speak to the HCP who will be doing it first. I would discuss the reasons for anxiety with the woman prior to doing a smear, and it it was related to sexual buse organise counselling with an appropriately trained person prior to having the smear.
Louise as you have had your smear test done, it is important that you go back to the GP and discuss your feelings and ask for some help. Please don't let this cause you unnecessary distress and upset.
I hope you manage to get something sorted out. Take care.
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Its easy to advise what should have happened after an event - but in case anyone else may have the same worries and be putting of a smear test i would suggest you speak to the HCP who will be doing it first. I would discuss the reasons for anxiety with the woman prior to doing a smear, and it it was related to sexual buse organise counselling with an appropriately trained person prior to having the smear.
Louise as you have had your smear test done, it is important that you go back to the GP and discuss your feelings and ask for some help. Please don't let this cause you unnecessary distress and upset.
I hope you manage to get something sorted out. Take care.
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