How do you manage waiting for results?

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I've been referred to the breast clinic for a lump. Appointment in a week, results in... I don't know how long it takes.

I haven't told anyone, not family, friends, or DH. I don't want to worry anyone until it's necessary.

The only people who know are my GP, presumably the breast clinic, and you lot.

So what are your techniques for taking my mind off it? I still need to work and function.

I've thought through everything from choosing my funeral hymns to teaching DH how to plait DD's hair for school before I die.

I know the statistic about 9/10 lumps being benign, but, I don't have a good feeling about this (can you tell?).

I'm having a big declutter because this place is really a tip, and I want to sort it out while I'm well enough, not leave them with a mess.

I know loads of people here must have had this sort of thing, for themselves or family. What were your coping techniques?

Gosh I realise I sound very negative, but I don't know how not to :(

Sorry you are going through this.

I think you really need to talk to your DH, tbh. It is NOT healthy to keep worries on that scale to yourself. And he can help you keep it in perspective if you let him.

I have had to wait for results and the best thing is to simply refuse to allow yourself to dwell on it. Any time a thought pops up about it, think, 'NO! I can either spend my time worrying or I can get on. Since I have no hard information yet, I'll just get on. Plenty of time to worry later.'

Thanks.

I'm really not going to tell DH, not until I get results back, he's a worrier. (quite unlike my level-headed self ha ha)

I suppose keeping busy is the key.