Have you ever felt symptoms, not been quite sure of what was wrong & before you’re even really aware, your mind has begun to present different scenarios of what it could be?
Well before going down too far down that slippery slope, I noticed this morning that “something didn’t feel right”. For about 10 days now I’ve been getting a light tightness in my right chest, on & off. I’d had a chat with my doctor earlier this week and she’d mentioned that anytime now, I could choose to reduce the anti-inflammatory tablets I’ve been taking.
I’ve never been one to like to take tablets, so I took this new odd symptom as a good reminder and yesterday – I stopped taking the Diclofenac.
Then this morning I gently walked into town alone (about 1 mile) and part way in, I realised I didn’t feel “great” – I couldn’t clearly define what or why. Tingling, odd sensation in my foot/leg, general discomfort, rather than pain.
I realised I didn’t feel confident walking back ( up to now I have been noticing great improvements & am usually more than capable of walking that distance).
I was really unsure – were these physical symptoms I needed to heed or psychological ones because I knew I’d stopped taking the tablets for example?
I realised what I needed was a positive distraction!
my reason for walking in to town was already to meet a great friend for a coffee and once we’d caught up & spent some time together, I told her how I was feeling. I shared, more then I usually would, I told her I was worried about the walk home & was considering getting a taxi (!!!?)
Then, I took an important step for myself (excuse the pun!), I told her what help I would really appreciate. I asked her if she’d mind accompanying me on the walk home. (The opposite direction for her).
I knew, that if I had her company, I would manage the walk and wanted to prove it to myself – her company & support meant a lot and our conversation along the way, also provided a lovely distraction from my symptoms.
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❓ ) Anyway!
claire2122 