Help1989
02-08-15, 00:32
HI!
I haven't visited the forum in a good while cos I sort of got my anxiety under control again. My main one has been my moles. I've had one removed (waiting for results) and waiting on another one to be taken off. I'm not really worried about them because I've had them all my life I don't think they've changed, the doc just wanted them off because they look a bit irregular but they have always been than way. He just said it would save any probs in future. However since my few derm appts, I have noticed a mole on my stomach growing. It is definitely larger than last year (now approx 4mm x 4mm) and dark brown. The edges are slightly irregular too.
ANYWAY..
I'm going abroad in a couple of weeks time for 13 days. I know I'm nervous because of my other health problems (I have chronic fatigue syndrome and more..) but I am worried in going to have an absolute freak out over this mole while away and not be able to handle it. I'm on sertraline and waiting on cbt still.
I know there's nothing I can do when I abroad but I don't want to ruin it for everyone I'm with. THIS IS SO STUPID and I'm so frustrated with myself. I know I've freaked out over other things so much before but a doc actually sympathised with me the other day... She said no wonder you have health anxiety, so many docs have dismissed you in the past when something has actually been wrong (chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia plus more).
I'm only 25 :(
Has anyone got any tips on how to calm down when I'm abroad especially? I'm hoping that i don't turn into a hermit because im scared of the sun now.
I've got my factor 50 ready but I want t be able to enjoy my time there and not be petrified of something terrible happening to me as soon as I start to relax.
You can tell I haven't been on here in a while, what a massive rant!!:roflmao:
I haven't visited the forum in a good while cos I sort of got my anxiety under control again. My main one has been my moles. I've had one removed (waiting for results) and waiting on another one to be taken off. I'm not really worried about them because I've had them all my life I don't think they've changed, the doc just wanted them off because they look a bit irregular but they have always been than way. He just said it would save any probs in future. However since my few derm appts, I have noticed a mole on my stomach growing. It is definitely larger than last year (now approx 4mm x 4mm) and dark brown. The edges are slightly irregular too.
ANYWAY..
I'm going abroad in a couple of weeks time for 13 days. I know I'm nervous because of my other health problems (I have chronic fatigue syndrome and more..) but I am worried in going to have an absolute freak out over this mole while away and not be able to handle it. I'm on sertraline and waiting on cbt still.
I know there's nothing I can do when I abroad but I don't want to ruin it for everyone I'm with. THIS IS SO STUPID and I'm so frustrated with myself. I know I've freaked out over other things so much before but a doc actually sympathised with me the other day... She said no wonder you have health anxiety, so many docs have dismissed you in the past when something has actually been wrong (chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia plus more).
I'm only 25 :(
Has anyone got any tips on how to calm down when I'm abroad especially? I'm hoping that i don't turn into a hermit because im scared of the sun now.
I've got my factor 50 ready but I want t be able to enjoy my time there and not be petrified of something terrible happening to me as soon as I start to relax.
You can tell I haven't been on here in a while, what a massive rant!!:roflmao: