First post in this group, but I'm having a really hard time.
My relationship is in rocky territory. I have diagnosed anxiety, which I take meds daily to help with. My mother is a narcissist, moved in with my sister in Arizona about 8 months ago and things have gotten bad. I am flying out tomorrow to help my sister pack her up and move her back to Virginia, which mean, closer to me and my having to deal with everything now.
My boyfriend and I are having problems. He is out of work, depressed, and generally just hard to be around. I'm trying to be supportive, but he is in a blame everyone else and take no accountability at the moment.
Add on to this, I had my first mammogram on Friday. Just got the call that I need additional scans taken. They wanted them done tomorrow, but I will be on an airplane, so it is scheduled for when I first get back.
I'm about at the end of what I can handle. In fact, I had a panic attack during the mammogram. It's been a LONG time since I actually had one, and it came completely out of the blue. I have a "comfort" prescription for alporazalam that I basically carry as a safety net. I had to take one on Friday. And now, after this call back and the panic that ensued.
Not really sure why I'm posting other than I just need the support. WHY DO BAD THINGS ALL HAPPEN AT THE SAME TIME??? Does the universe just like to play bad jokes on people? Struggling to just stay calm. As soon as the xanax kicks in, going to lay down and relax. Just wanted to get a vent off my chest. Will check back in later for responses, so apologize in advance for not responding to anything right away.
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Problems do seem to come in bunches, don't they?
I try to picture how relieved I will feel when all the issues are resolved. Another thing that helps me is to tell myself that a year from now, none of this stuff is likely to matter. I don't know if these will work for you or not, but in any case, remember that there are people on DU who care.
Writing or talking is better than not.
Best wishes to you.
Remove emotions from what has to be done. Take one day at a time. Eat a healthy diet and get exercise. Get extra B vitamins while you are taking the xanax and don't drive on it.
I am not sure why things happen in groups, but it sure seems like they do. A diagnostic breast scan will tell you what needs to be done, once you know that you move on from there, worrying does nothing good, don't let your mind dwell on negativity. Separate your heart from your BF and your mother, you are not a punching bag.
Don't drink alcohol, remember to breathe, love yourself.
Thanks for sharing your message. I've been trying to think of something to inspire confidence and well being.
I think self sharing is the bomb for saying that we understand and have empathy. It is a way to communicate that the op isn't alone in her struggle.
When it rains it pours. My friend once had to have some follow up pictures after a mammogram. She was scared but it all turned out alright. I so hope for this author.
I think the world of DU in general and this group in particular. Nice of you to come out of lurker status for a good cause. 
I have my good days and my bad days, and sometimes it seems the bad days come all at once. I just try to take one day at a time, and try to keep my mind on positive things, instead of dwelling on the negative. Best wishes to you, and I do hope things get better!