Hi
I am a newish member who arrived here after heavy bleeding last year. I was eventually diagnosed with abnormal uterine bleeding and its a case of see what happens. I've had a three week bleed recently but that's bearable compared to last year's antics. I have the start of VA, overheating, joint pains and fatigue but it's my mental health that suffered the most so far in peri.
Ive had anxiety in the past and I have a hospital/all things medical phobia and really couldn't cope at all with appointments and tests last year or even normal stuff like going to work (was off for 6 months), dealing with people or even just speaking to people in shops and banks etc . Months later the anxiety is still preventing me functioning normally but I manage to claw my way through the working day somehow.
Today I've had a jury duty citation. I feel almost as bad about this as I did going to hospital. The thought of going into the city, having to park miles away from the court and be unable to leave as required is excruciating. ( I realise this must sound bonkers to anyone who has never experienced the grip of anxiety.). I'm not anti jury duty but I'd say there's a great chance of me taking unwell in court with the stress of it all. I have a tremendous fear of getting carted off to hospital ...
Has anyone managed to be excused from jury duty due to anxiety? I am still seeing a psychologist and my GP keeps tabs on me but I don't currently take medication preferring talk therapies and mindfulness - these have helped but I'm still hemmed in by my anxiety and don't even go to shopping centres or anywhere I can't get away from quickly yet. I'm hopeful I'll get over this but it's going to take time.
I'm seeing a doctor on Tuesday to ask for a medical certificate and hopefully get in touch with my psychologist too. I really don't want to relapse completely with my mental health issues but the worry factor has hit the roof since getting my citation.
Thanks for reading. Any advice would be appreciated particularly if you have been through similar.
Susannah