Managing Stress While Waiting for an Urostomy Surgery

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fishkeeper
Jan 07, 2015 11:42 pm

I am on a waiting list for an urostomy, but the wait is making me feel really stressted worried. 

Can anyone give me any  tips on how to stay calm reduce my stress and anxeticy levels while waiting for the operation.

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Primeboy
Jan 08, 2015 6:24 am

Stress and anxiety are one's instinctive reaction to fear. The best way to handle it, I believe, is to drag your concerns and issues into some daylight. What exactly are you worried about? Be specific and put everything on the table. Are you worried about possibilities or realities? The best weapon we have for fighting fear is knowledge. That said, you may have valid concerns. Focus on what they are and what you will do to address them. Let good planning trump paralysis. I know...easier said than done, but good luck!

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fishkeeper
Jan 08, 2015 3:49 pm

thank you primeboy

My main worry is the recovery and the long time under, and i will my hubby cope when i at home.

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