Wonder Woman-Cancer Patients, what should I do?

[natact]

Hello, I am an actress and recently was asked to be Wonder Woman for a children's event that I had done in the past that raises money for cancer patients, so I said "Yes, for sure".

I just got the contract for it and didn't know that this time I'd have to be visiting cancer patients at a hospital. I am scared to death about it because I fear I might see several kids v*ing.

While I am a very sensitive person and feel for those who are ill and suffering, especially those poor kids, I don't know if I can handle doing the job. I am an actress and I'm suppose to be professional and fulfill my role. Wonder Woman can do anything and she wouldn't be scared...but I myself am afraid of having a panic attack and traumatizing the kids even more, that Wonder Woman can't handle V*.

What should I do? I haven't sought treatment yet although I take Zanax to avoid having panic attacks on planes in case someone gets s*. Should I tell the company that hired me that I can't do the job because of my phobia? Should I just chance it, take a couple Zanacs and hope that none of the kids get s* around me? What would you all do in my shoes?

Your help as always, means a lot to me! Thanks

[amie.essex]

Hi there,

Congratulations on having such a great job and for agreeing to help raise money for those poor kids!

Personally I would HAVE to do it - even though I can totally understand your anxiety about it. To me it wouldn't be so bad as I'd know that it wasn't the catchy type of s**k but would obviously be traumatic still. I think the chances of seeing someone actually v* are quite low.

I think you should pop a couple of zanacs and think positive - I'm sure you'd be kicking yourself if you backed out. Do it and be proud of yourself xx

[kellybeth]

Very true, do it and be proud of yourself. If I were in your shoes I would do it for sure. I bet no one gets sick while your there. Plus you get to wear a Wonder Woman coustume!!! How sweet is that!

[sage]

natact - normally kids who are feeling very ill and vomiting right after chemo or something wouldn't take part in the activities of the day. So yes, there is a risk - but it's not a huge one.
Perhaps you can gain some strength from your character? WW can endure anything, right? Tell yourself "I'm WonderWoman - I am not in any danger!" and you'll be ok. And take the Zanax!

[asianeko]

I definitely think you can and should do it!! Take the Zanax, and be strong

Though, it wouldn't hurt to mention your fear to somebody who may be in charge or present, so they can watch up for ya, or reassure you that things will be fine. My co-workers know about my phobia, and have saved me SO much from walking into the back and seeing somebody ill.