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Smear tests

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arixo · 09/01/2020 21:16

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 Wink

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Thewomeninthemirror · 09/01/2020 22:43

Just take deep breathes and keep breathing though it.
Normally chatting about the weather etc will also distract you and help you to relax.

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arixo · 09/01/2020 23:13

Thank you SmileThanks

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emmathedilemma · 10/01/2020 13:09

It's 10minutes that could potentially save your life. Deep breath and (wo)man up!

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arixo · 10/01/2020 14:31

I know i just get nervous about it i need to relax! ( easier said than done ) Hmm

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Stripeyshirts2450 · 10/01/2020 14:36

Tell them you are nervous and ask them to go slowly. Just remember it is not going to hurt you and will feel a bit weird but is quick.

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