I have another thread on here about my phobia of smear tests. I put it in AIBU because I got no responses on here. I am thinking of booking hypnotherapy to try and see if I can overcome this.
've just been for my smear (5th or 6th one in my life) and 2 EMCS at least in part due to tilted cervix. No history of any problems. No signs or symptoms of anything sinister. All previous smears have been clear but horrible experiences. I have just always hated them and been very anxious shaking etc but this time I just couldn't let her near me. Definitely got worse after 2 horrible labours and all the poking and prodding and telling me my cervix doesn't work properly. This time I was in a right state (never been like that that before) just kept putting my hands in the way clamping my legs together. Totally awful and had to leave. I have another appt in a weeks time with instructions (and prescription) for 4mg of diazepam. Will it help? I've never walked out of one before I've gone through with it. Any advice? She said if the diazapem won't work she has no idea what to do with me. Refused to discuss any other option. I had my last one at hospital and it was far better but they won't do them any more. I would pay for private if I meant I could have sedation/gas and air but apparently that is absolutely not an option. I am in South Wales.