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for 20 år siden 0 +0 / -0 46

Well, I may have dodged the bullet. I let my mother know that I had been reading up on these scans and that there may be a lot more money involved than she thought. We may compromise and settle for an appointment with a good female OB/GYN (for the abdominal pains and hormone problems I've been dealing with).

for 20 år siden 0 +0 / -0 217

Sue? Do you think your mom might let you use the money (that she wants to use on the body scan), to seek help from a doctor that deals with agoraphobia?

for 20 år siden 0 +0 / -0 13

Sue, it is not an easy thing for people with anxiety to be assertive, especially when dealing with family. It's something I'm still struggling with, myself. But, I do believe if you practice being assertive, it will get easier. My suggestion is to start in small ways, with people that you feel comfortable with.By using whatever skills you have learned, and with practice and time, you can work up to more troublesome issues such as what you mentioned. Remember assertive behaviour is something that needs to be learned and practiced along with all the other skills. I hope this helped in some way.

for 20 år siden 0 +0 / -0 46

Thanks for the input. dCheryl, I don't have a doctor. Can't afford the luxury anymore. That's another concern I have. I've read up on these scans and it sounds like first you have to see a doctor to get the referral (and pay his fee), then once you've paid for the scan you then have to see a doctor to discuss the results (another fee), and if any little thing was found you need to get more tests done to see if it was a false positive or a real problem (more fees). My mother seems to think this is a one-shot deal where you pay a fee, get the scan, and go on your merry way. Money is very tight here. Ah, well. Never mind. I'll just have to face the consequences of saying no (or hope she forgets about this idea). I just hate feeling violated, like I have no rights to my own body.

for 20 år siden 0 +0 / -0 293

Hello Sue89, Yes, I have heard of a full body scan. It is usually done by CT scan and generally takes about 15 minutes to do. This is something you will have to decide if it's best for you. I know you are concerned about the worry, just remember the test may find nothing at all. Let us know how you are doing. Susanne

for 20 år siden 0 +0 / -0 217

What has your doctor said about this? You should probably discuss it with him/her and then go with their advice. If they tell you don't need it then I'm sure your mother would understand.

for 20 år siden 0 +0 / -0 46

Has anyone here ever had a full-body scan? I've been dealing with agoraphobia and an ongoing array of physical symptoms for almost 4 years now. I'm currently living with my mother, and now that she and my father (they're separated) got their tax refund she wants to spend part of it getting me a full body scan. She's one of those people who think a trip to the doctor will always solve everything. She's also got a touch of hypochondria herself, in my opinion. Every pain sends her back for another test. Anyway, I've recently realized that I have a tendency toward hypochondria, so I'm not happy about the idea of getting one of these scans. It seems like a lose/lose situation. If they find any little thing I'm going to obsess about it and get scared, and possibly go through another depression. If they find nothing it'll be a lot of money wasted that could've been spent on getting our house re-piped (they're 30 years old and spring leaks every few months). Plus, I will have gone through the stress of the experience only to be told once again that they can't find what's wrong with me. However, if I tell my mother I don't want the scan she'll take it as me trying to stay in this condition. I think she secretly thinks I enjoy my life as it is, and the only way I can prove her wrong is to jump through whatever hoops she and other family members put in front of me. I am so frustrated right now. I don't want to seem ungrateful to her because she is helping me financially. I just hate feeling owned. What a mess.

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