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Posted by rainyday on April 23, 2004, at 9:10:09
So I was at a radiology clinic this morning to have a mammogram. They asked me where my last one was done and the doctor's name so they could get a copy of it. I haven't been able to remember this aside from it was 4 years ago in Massachusetts, and it was normal. Everything else about it - where I had it done, my doctor's name, is lost in the fog of my brain.
That wasn't so bad (everyone forgets things, right?). Well, I started crying and blubbering to the poor tech about how I can't remember anything and couldn't we consider this my baseline, I basically used her whole box of tissues before I got to the exam room.
It is so embarassing to "lose it" in front of strangers. It happens so unexpectedly that I can never anticipate it. I never know if I am going to be Normal or Far From It. Why can't I stop crying?? Is this still my depression speaking?
My T said the tears are always a good thing. But I think they show how weak and vulnerable I still am. Why do such little things tear me apart?
And, to top it off, I am not one of those people who are beautiful when they cry. My nose turns red and snotty, my eyes puff up, even my lips. It takes about 1/2 a day for me to begin to look better.
Whine, whine whine.
Posted by justyourlaugh on April 23, 2004, at 9:30:59
In reply to I cry at the most inconvenient times., posted by rainyday on April 23, 2004, at 9:10:09
rainy,
not to make light of you situation , but i cried all through my mammogram too..
just being in the hospital make me sick..
having all those kids rip out of me sideways make the place an acean of panic.
after spending a fews time on floor "3" for a time created new meaning for the building.
..
breaking down at times shows how much passion a person has..
i want passionate people in my world rainy.
jyl
Posted by rainyday on April 23, 2004, at 10:12:32
In reply to Re: I cry at the most inconvenient times., posted by justyourlaugh on April 23, 2004, at 9:30:59
OMG you are so sweet!!! Guess what? You made me cry - a happy one this time.
I don't know how I did that appointment and then went in to work. I feel like an open wound. If anyone gave me a hug, it would be all over.
But I can give them!!
(((jyl)))
Posted by noa on April 23, 2004, at 20:04:14
In reply to I cry at the most inconvenient times., posted by rainyday on April 23, 2004, at 9:10:09
Hey, just think about it--I'm sure the people at the radiology place have seen lots of women crying. It's stressful to have a mammogram.
I think also, there is this thing about medical people--even the techs. They've got those uniforms on and all. They're helpers, medical prof's. You can cry and they won't blab to anyone about it.
Posted by noa on April 23, 2004, at 20:06:20
In reply to Re: I cry at the most inconvenient times. » justyourlaugh, posted by rainyday on April 23, 2004, at 10:12:32
More importantly...did you have the kind of machine that automatically releases immediately after the xray is taken, or did you have the kind where you have to wait for the tech to come back in and release you?
It makes a HUGE difference, just those few seconds. Ouch....
Posted by rainyday on April 24, 2004, at 8:14:14
In reply to Re: I cry at the most inconvenient times. » rainyday, posted by noa on April 23, 2004, at 20:06:20
It released as soon as it was done squeezing, thank heavens. It seems a long time ago, now.
Sleep is a wonderful healer, as is this place.
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