Thinking of going to the ER
 

I need help. But I am so scared to find out I am going to be dead in 6 months or however long, that I don't want to talk to doctors. I can't do this.

Yes you can. Go get help.

Go in. Chances are you are just fine but after that anxiety takes hold you need reassurance from a doctor.

I think going to the ER is a smart idea, Lscotty. You are hurting and they can help.

I'm not sure what your health concern is, but you CAN get medical attention. It's better to find out wha't wrong, than be paralyzed by fear. Let us know how you're doing.

I am still home alone with the kids. I can't go for another couple of hours. Hopefully I will still have the balls to go when I can.

For many of us, the seemingly simple act of reaching out for help makes a tremendous difference. Allow yourself that same opportunity.

If you dont go, you will have the anxiety and it will grow, probably. If you go and get help, things will be markedly better for you. You have nothing to lose by going. Anxiety can paralyze a person. You have everything to gain by going.

I have seen many people fear going, its a common thing here, and its hardly ever as bad as they feared, so breathe- and go!

I go to urgent care whenever I think something is really wrong. I have had to go for infections from plants I work with, spider bites, and most recently an ear infection I have had for a couple of months. I did go to the ER for back pain. Personally I think it is a wise choice to go seek help if you feel you need it. I find it helps calm my fears. I hope you go.

You can do this Lscotty!! :)

Better to go then sit around wondering..

Even if something is wrong, you could find out now and fix it. If you keep waiting it might not work out so well.

I think I saw you mention you have a sponsor. Could they go with you for support?

I have felt exactly as you have before. And Ive been hospitalized numerous times....and I'm alive.

Please go if you need it. I do not agree with "ignorance is bliss" in cases like this. You have us all to support you :)

I have a story for you.

I avoided going to the doctor pre vacation since I was nervous about blood tests and didn't want to be on an antibiotic during vacation (and thus go alcohol free).

During vacation I ended up in the ED with a pretty serious issue (and a pacemaker and punctured lung) due to Lyme. Ironically my blood work was ideal.

So, I totally understand your feeling- and wish you the courage (that I lacked) to proactively adress the situation.

There are kids around : / ????

Whats going on my friend? Hundred of us here of been to ERs or not...anxiety always made me go..i can assure you will be ok. Why not tell whats really goung on?

Lscotty by going ER i promise you you'l be helping yourself big time

I hope you went Lscotty :)

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How are you Lscotty? We care about you.

I hope you go! This can be a turning point for you.