So far in my healing journey, the focus has been on getting stable and now my cardiologist wants me to have a chemical stress test so she can find out what's going on. A chemical stress test is like a regular stress test except instead of running on a treadmill, chemicals are used to make your heart think it is running. A friend of mine says she knows two people who have had this test who have said it is easy and "no big deal." I take comfort in that.
When I found myself starting to get stressed about the stress test, I decided to change how I'm viewing it. Instead of being afraid and nervous - who wants chemicals pumped into their veins - I would approach it as a researcher. I will take the witness approach, watch what's happening, so I can report back to you! This will make the stress test less stressful, I think!
It will be fun if all the woo-woo things I have been doing have changed things enough that the test shows I don't have any problems at all. I feel great and I know this has happened for other people, so why not me? The test is a two-day affair, a few hours on Wednesday and Thursday, and I will let you know what happens - if you want to send some supportive energy, it is welcomed!
You are going to sail through the test, and it's going to be no big deal. It will be interesting to hear your experience of it.
ReplyDeleteThanks - I will wear my reporter's hat!
DeleteOf course! Sending light and love!
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