Yuan tense. And with good reason: this Europe 1 listener should undergo surgery next week and believe he will get anxious as the moment approaches. Far from being the only one in this condition, the young man would like to relieve his stress before the operation, which is the help that Doctor Jimmy Muhammad provided on the show. No appointment In Europe 1, Monday afternoon. The GP gives him several techniques to feel better, by asking questions, practicing psychology, or even using hypnosis.
Do not consult the internet
“The first advice I can give you is to avoid searching the Internet for the risks you are exposed to before surgery. Unfortunately, you will only have badly ending bad stories and not just very happy people. For whom things have gone very well.”
Ask the surgeon questions
“If you have any questions at any time, you should ask the surgeon who will perform the surgery for you. You should write it down: Sometimes, we get a little confused and forget what we want to ask. Obviously, don’t ask 40 because the surgeons don’t have much time for you.” But asking three or four basic questions may be appropriate. “
He must accompany before the operation
“At the moment, we cannot have a companion, but when it is possible, we should not hesitate to be in company. Sometimes, information is difficult to pass along. The fact that someone is listening and copying can be very helpful. Then, in The second step, you have a consultation with the anesthesiologist where you can ask specific questions again. This should not be forgotten: when you have a surgical intervention, there is a surgical gesture and then anesthesia. At this point you can ask questions. The same thing if you have children.
Using music
“For improvement, we can use phosphology or music therapy, for example. Music will reduce cortisol, which acts directly on the brain. It also modifies the expression of pain. We have less. Bad when there is music. No” It doesn’t matter what you use In the end, you can use meditation, along with breathing exercises. Once again, remember that stress is normal.
Consider antihistamines
“If stress paralyzes you to the point where you say, ‘No, I won’t have surgery,'” the anesthesiologist often leaves you with a prescription containing something called an antihistamine, an antihistamine called Atarax, which will shoot you a little bit, because that’s an effect. It is not a stress reliever, but something that will relax you. You can pre-set it. The day before the procedure and on the same day, we give you something to relax and it will go well. “
Use hypnosis or virtual reality
“When anxiety is so overwhelming that you can’t cope, there are also hypnosis or virtual reality treatments, helmets, that allow you to cope with that stress and not cancel the procedure.”
