Has anyone been sedated for this? Just looking for experiences. I tried searching the sub, but couldn't find anything recent. I had my last pap about a decade ago with my PCP and she's kind and gentle, but it was still a nightmare and I get very upset if I think about it.
I saw her today, and we discussed doing it but I just couldn't. I know they're important and I do want to get it taken care of, but it's a hard limit for me due to the severity of my sexual trauma. She's going to try to help me find an OBGYN in the area who offers sedation and in theory I think that would be a lot easier for me.
But in the meantime I’m still incredibly anxious and spiraling a little and I just wanted to see if anyone else has done this for anxiety or trauma reasons specifically. Did it help? I took an Ativan before the last one and it didn't help me, so I definitely need something stronger this time.
Thanks in advance ❣️