I had an endscoposy today. I get anxious and panicky but have learned to use thinking about my breathing. So count breathing in and breathing out slowly. I could feel what was happening but then thought about counting my breathing and the nurse was counting with me to keep me slow.I was offered a sedative if I wanted. And it is over very quickly. Think about something lovely

Wishing you lots of lovely calming breath.

Margaret

Thank you. That’s really helpful. I will definitely try the breathing slowly .. I hope that you get good results from your endoscopy and wish you all the best. A xx

Thank you yes I will ask for the sedation. I don’t think I’m brave enough without without it! 

Just try and stay focused on your breathing. Close your eyes, listen to the nurse and you’ll be fine.

Hope it goes well! X

I've had to have 2 endoscopies in the last month and I was terrified.  Sedation is the answer.  It doesn't knock you out but fades everything, I breathed slowly and said my grandsons name over and over in my head it definitely helped.

Good luck and I hope all goes well