Please tell the doctors that you are having anxiety issues, and that you are having trouble staying calm. Use those words. They may be able to give you some medicine that will help you not feel that way. It is pretty common to be anxious when you're in the hospital, and a few days of anti-anxiety medication may help you. (It shouldn't make you sleepier; it should just make you feel more like you're on firm ground and that things aren't as scary.)
Will you do that? You've been doing awesome throughout this whole thing, but it's been a lot of days now and you're still not feeling great, and it's not surprising that you're feeling anxiouis.
In the meantime, you have to distract yourself. Do you have magazines there? Ask your mom or boyfriend to go to the store and buy EVERY magazine that you like. Even if that means they bring you 15 magazines, LOL!
Do you have homework to do? Is there anyone taking notes for you in classes or bringing you your homework assignments? Are you worried about getting behind in school?
Ask your nurses if you can walk a little more often. While it's uncomfortable, it does help you get better and it will tire you out a bit, which will help you rest.
Is your boyfriend still bringing you movies? Do you have a television in the room that will allow you to order movies?
Is there anyone out in the world who might appreciate a letter from you? An actual letter, that you write and put in an envelope and send with an actual stamp? An aunt, a grandparent, a faraway friend? That might be fun (and you might get one back!)
How's the food? Are you able to eat much? Are you on a restricted diet, or would it be OK if your mom or dad brought in a milkshake?
Try to just focus on getting better, Billiegirl. That's your job right now. I know it's boring to be in the hospital and stressful as well, but you're doing a great job. Keep up with your pain medicine and ask the doctors about the anxiety. And keep coming here -- you know we're here for you, too. Even over the weekend.
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Billiegirl,
Please tell the doctors that you are having anxiety issues, and that you are having trouble staying calm. Use those words. They may be able to give you some medicine that will help you not feel that way. It is pretty common to be anxious when you're in the hospital, and a few days of anti-anxiety medication may help you. (It shouldn't make you sleepier; it should just make you feel more like you're on firm ground and that things aren't as scary.)
Will you do that? You've been doing awesome throughout this whole thing, but it's been a lot of days now and you're still not feeling great, and it's not surprising that you're feeling anxiouis.
In the meantime, you have to distract yourself. Do you have magazines there? Ask your mom or boyfriend to go to the store and buy EVERY magazine that you like. Even if that means they bring you 15 magazines, LOL!
Do you have homework to do? Is there anyone taking notes for you in classes or bringing you your homework assignments? Are you worried about getting behind in school?
Ask your nurses if you can walk a little more often. While it's uncomfortable, it does help you get better and it will tire you out a bit, which will help you rest.
Is your boyfriend still bringing you movies? Do you have a television in the room that will allow you to order movies?
Is there anyone out in the world who might appreciate a letter from you? An actual letter, that you write and put in an envelope and send with an actual stamp? An aunt, a grandparent, a faraway friend? That might be fun (and you might get one back!)
How's the food? Are you able to eat much? Are you on a restricted diet, or would it be OK if your mom or dad brought in a milkshake?
Try to just focus on getting better, Billiegirl. That's your job right now. I know it's boring to be in the hospital and stressful as well, but you're doing a great job. Keep up with your pain medicine and ask the doctors about the anxiety. And keep coming here -- you know we're here for you, too. Even over the weekend.
January 14, 2010 - 9:25amThis Comment
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