Smear tests!

[arixo]

Hi everyone, I have my smear test next week & i'm so anxious thinking about it. How do you all get through it? How do you relax? Thanks all

It's over very quickly, it's only uncomfortable for a tiny moment. Job done!

Tell the nurse you're nervous if you like, she'll talk you through it. You can say stop at any time.

You naturally relax when you breathe out, so if you're holding yourself tensely focus on your breathing. Breathe out for longer than you breathe in, and feel the tension dissipate as you breathe out. (Eg, breathe in for a count of 3 then out for 6.)

Wear something you can easily remove.

Remember it's for your own good!

Thank you I will do that. It is just the thought of it making me nervous

Be warm! I had mine done on Monday.if you are cold it will make you tense. So proper socks and a jumper.

It's uncomfortable but only lasts less than a minute. As PP said, just slow deep breaths. I always count up to 10 and back and then up and back. Helps my mind focus on something else.

All the best! It won't be as bad as you think.

Can you keep your socks on? I didn't realise you could. Thanks snowflake