Now, I do not consider myself an especially anxious person. I have never considered myself claustrophobic. In fact, I had a few CT scans in my early 20's and had no trouble with them. Well, let's just say the MRI is a whole different ballgame. I was not expecting such a small, confined space. So, they squeeze me in and I am shocked at how small the space is in there. It was very snug. I had intense panic for about 30 seconds. My biggest fear was not really the small space but I just had this fear of being stuck in the MRI. I am lying there thinking, "I am too fat - I am stuck in here! They won't be able to get me out!"
I spent the time in there using various distraction and relaxation techniques I have learned from woking in mental health. I can only say that I was able to stay in there and lie still for the 75 minutes of my test but I found it to be a real mental challenge.
Is this something others without a history of anxiety or claustrophobia have experienced?
2006-10-26 11:18:04 · 2 answers · asked by Rags to Riches 5 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Yes, I have. I had so many MRIs done you'd think I'd be used to it by now. But last Spring I had to get yet another one done & for some reason this time I panicked. I was about ready to push the panic button, but I didn't want to have to start all over again. I shocked myself when I panicked, because usually I just close my eyes and listen to the music. After last time, if I ever need another one done (and I'm sure I will) I'm going with the open MRI!! And no, I don't have a history of claustrophobia.
2006-10-26 11:34:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeh, it happens to the best of us. something we think we are ready for, our mind is not ready for it. I freaked out also. They had to keep doing the test cause I kept moving. I dont usualy panic but I did with the last MRI I had. I have had 5 so far.
2006-10-26 11:24:38 · answer #2 · answered by queenb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋