This week I forgot the Salty Pumpkin Road travel blog had a scheduled post for today that was going to be filled in (unpublished now). I have another date planned.
Problem is a week before a medical procedure, in order to manage anxiety, I go on slow stay at home mode. So, when the travel blog shows up today published, I go all what is this!? Ah, not blogging, I traveled to forgetful city. 😢🥴😳
Other than that, this week has been slow mode for me. I know cataract removal is an easy procedure to get through. My anxiety reservoir doesn’t care. Ironically, it takes more assurance from me to calm than it does when facing high anxiety events. My mind is not used to my not having more intense anxiety to deal with.
Anxiety management isn’t a clear do this when that happens to create this result. Learning how takes time with every tense situation. The logistics of anxiety can be very complex.
I have safety zones to access: sounds, surfaces, thoughts, places, objects. When used, they signal my brain with I am safe waves. It works for me to have that structure, to depend on it. I don’t suffer alone when I have safety zones.
Cataracts are easy but it doesn't change the anxiety of being put out and having people work on your eyes. (Though I guess I'd rather be "out" than awake for that!
ReplyDeleteJeanie,
DeleteCataract removal doesn’t require going under. Sedated a little to relax, I’m wide awake. In comparison, it is like the difference between getting my hair done versus a tooth extraction.
May
Tooth extraction is something I might be in the need of for sure. Glad you have things in place to help you stay calm.
ReplyDeleteIvy,
DeleteNavigating anxiety is a real skill.
May
I am always anxious before a medical procedure, too. Breathing and prayer help me get through it. I have a dental cleaning this next week and dread it very much.
ReplyDeleteI hope your cataract removal goes well.
Lorrie,
DeletePrayers your dental cleaning is pleasant.
Cataract procedure went very well. The people there doctors, techs snd staff are the best.
May
I hope all went well with your cataract procedure and you are healing nicely. : )
ReplyDeleteSheri,
DeleteI am doing well. My first good nap out of the way today, I’m building towards the second nap. 🤣
May
I don't care what anybody says - a medical procedure of any sort is stressful. I know I dreaded my cataract surgeries but it turned out my fears were unfounded. The worst for me was not being able to see properly for about 8 weeks (due to my eyes being 'done' two weeks apart). I couldn't do what many people can and pick up a some readers at the dollar store and use those during the healing process. I have a rare form of astigmatism and my eyes 'war' with one another so readers were a no-go. I had to wait until my eyes returned to normal before I could get new glasses that actually worked.
ReplyDeleteMaryanne,
DeleteThat is rough to go through. Glad you have readers now.
I’m still in the delicate and stunned I can see with both eyes stage. Not rubbing my eyes and no bending over are hard to remember.
May