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been diagnosed with endometriosis. 🙁
eylah
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idk how to feel abt this i was told that a appt will be made but im trying hard to get this around my head bc i was told id be having endometriosis for life and the pain will be for life the dr said so idk how to feel. i have a appt next week to discuss but idk i just told dad bc im trying to process this bc its not a major diagnosis but for me it is bc ive been in pain for over 2 years now and i finally got a diagnosis but i wish mum was here bc she would make sure i was ok but dad isnt supporting me even though i could do with a hug rn he doesnt seem to care rn 
ik this seems pointless as a post but idk i just feel so idk confused bc its a huge shock and i wish i had someone in the appt with me bc i just zoned out and yeah im just feeling rly overwhelmed and ik it sounds stupid but im crying rn bc im in shock and idk 2 years to find out i have endometriosis its gd bc now i can discuss my options but idk im so emotional rn its hard. 
ik this seems pointless as a post but idk i just feel so idk confused bc its a huge shock and i wish i had someone in the appt with me bc i just zoned out and yeah im just feeling rly overwhelmed and ik it sounds stupid but im crying rn bc im in shock and idk 2 years to find out i have endometriosis its gd bc now i can discuss my options but idk im so emotional rn its hard. keep your face always toward the sunshine and shadows will fall behind you. 🤍
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i know it can seem like a scary and confusing time but hopefully now the doctors have reached a diagnosis they can talk you through it all and try and put your mind at ease as much as possible. remember it is okay to feel however you feel, a diagnosis like this can often feel overwhelming.
hope you're doing okay mentally and remember we are always here for you
You've waited 2 years for this diagnosis that is such a long time. Being diagnosed with Endometriosis can lead to all sorts of feelings. It can be terrifying but also provide some relief at the same time. Endometriosis affects nearly 1 in 10 women, so you're not alone Eylah. You might feel relief that you now know what has been causing you so much pain, but I hear you when you say it's for life and there isn't a cure. That can be so scary to fathom as we don't actually know what causes Endometriosis, but there are treatments that can help you manage the symptoms such as the pain.
I know you said you have an appointment next week, so maybe have a think about any questions you'll want to ask. You could even take a notebook and pen in with you so that you can write down their answers. Your doctors are there to support you and provide you with the information about your diagnosis. But there will be a lot of information thrown your way. Nobody is expecting you to have all the answers any time soon. As you said it is a life-long condition. You have time to do your own research and understand it. There is so much for you to process so take everyday as it comes. Now you have your diagnosis you have one big question answered.
There is so much information out there about Endometriosis that may be overwhelming to take it all in. I've included an organisation down below you might want to check out