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Suggest Treatment For Anxiety About Getting Colonoscopy Procedure

Hello I am a 58 year old women who I have contacted doctor for another Colonopsy that is schedule here next week. My problem is I am scared. I have sevleral systems that my father had bleeding, stool change.at I never have had issues till about 1 month ago, That is when I went to doctor. But I have lost around 50 pounds since I seen her. I go to doctor on Wednesday this next week to get the drink and go to schedule procedure. My question is am I making to much of this. Or should I tell him so he can schedule sooner.
Thu, 11 Dec 2014
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I can understand your emotions. Don't worry about you are anxious. This is an universal story. Almost all people across the world, do get anxious when they are told that their health condition is bad or they are into a surgery procedure. Generalizing the anxiety reduces the suffering. If you gigantify it, It will haunt you. Anxiety before surgical procedure is common and you are not going to be affected by it. I am sure.

Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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Suggest Treatment For Anxiety About Getting Colonoscopy Procedure

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I can understand your emotions. Don t worry about you are anxious. This is an universal story. Almost all people across the world, do get anxious when they are told that their health condition is bad or they are into a surgery procedure. Generalizing the anxiety reduces the suffering. If you gigantify it, It will haunt you. Anxiety before surgical procedure is common and you are not going to be affected by it. I am sure. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.