Well, just over a year ago we were at Disneyland waiting in line for the Nemo Submarine ride. As I climbed down into that metal tube they call a submarine and the lid was closed, I realized that I was starting to feel a little unsure. I couldn't wait to get off that thing. When I told Mike about it, he said it sounded like I was claustrophobic.
Okay, fast forward to a few weeks ago when I called to schedule my MRI for my hip. The receptionist says "Are you claustrophobic?". Hmm...I really didn't know what to say, but to avoid sounding weird, I answered "No." As the date for my MRI got closer, I started to worry. What if I was claustrophobic and I started freaking out during the whole thing. Mike assured me that it was "no big deal."
Today I had my MRI. As they strapped me to that table, I thought "this is no big deal, it's just like laying in bed." Well, my irrational side started to come out as the doctor left the room, closed the door, and my bed started moving into a very narrow tube!!! I felt myself start to panic just a little bit, but as I lay there I just tried to calm myself and tell myself that it was safe. A few times my mind started wondering to irrational thoughts like "what if someone came in and pushed me all the way in that tube and closed and locked a door..."--I know, crazy right?! Seriously, it's a bit creepy.
Anyways, everything went well. I spend the time planning out my crazy schedule for the week. I find out the results March 9th...hopefully it's good news. Just so you know, another one of my irrational fears is surgery...specifically general anesthetic. So we may have to conquer that one too!!
6 comments:
Anita! Its like I was writing my thoughts! I am exactly the same way. HATE the Nemo ride, airplanes and small spaces. My main problem is not being in control. I have gotten a little better due to the fact that I have to have C-sections. I have to live with being strapped to a table while not feeling my body and them trying to put an oxygen mask over my face...I don't handle that one well. We have resorted to the nose ones! I feel for ya! I hope all is well!
Have had two MRI's done on my neck. Each time I close my eyes and DO NOT open them. (Once I peeked and seeing the roof of that machine two inches above my face totally freaked me out!) I imagine myself in my "happy place" although figuring out ones schedule for the week would work too. Hope the results come back positive.
Jana
An MRI sounds like such an interesting experience! I'm glad you got through it okay and realized you are not THAT claustrophobic :) I think we all have some irrational fears. I'll be interested to hear what your doctor says in a couple of weeks!
Anita, at least you got through the MRI without too much trouble.
When I told my Dr. that I didn't like general anesthetic (for my knee replacement)he said you don't have to have it--they do what is called conscious sedation which is a lot easier to recover from. I hope your news is good though.
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I hated that on the Nemo ride! I seriously thought that we would be goners if something cracked and water rushed in. Complete panic and trampling would set in, I know it. So that seems normal. Otherwise, for the other stuff (like when I got my wisdom teeth surgically removed, 2 at a time, 2 weeks apart while AWAKE) I pray my way through it.
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