How to Cope with Anxiety While Waiting for Medical Test Results

Waiting for medical test results can be overwhelming. Maybe you’re checking the patient portal over and over or keeping your phone close in case a doctor calls. You might even search online for worst-case scenarios.

Kristina D'Antonio, LCSW, says this reaction is completely normal. “As humans, we have a really challenging time living in the unknown,” she explains. “In these spaces, we can find ourselves anticipating bad news in an effort to mentally and emotionally prepare ourselves for the worst.”

Sana Psychotherapy’s co-founder — Kristina D’Antonio, LCSW — featured in Columbia Doctors article. Read more here.