dermatologist appointment tomorrow and I'm terrified

[mlc2010]

Hi All

37/M here. Had a panic attack in hair dressers in July which kicked off some anxiety, stayed at home a lot and developed anticipatory anxiety, I could not go to the shops without my heart pounding. I can do that now so my anxiety is a lot better

tomorrow I have to go derm office in city center to look at a sus mole, which is giving me more anxiety. I woke up today terrified, I feel sick, tired and I'm thinking about cancelling, but I need to go

It honestly feels like something is seriously wrong with me, feeling sick and constant tiredness is making me think this cancer mole has spread and its all over my body

does anyone else feel like this when they are nervous?

[mlc2010]

Had my appointment today. I was close to cancelling it as my heart was beating out of my chest. nervous as hell on the way there and in waiting room. once i got sat down I was fine

he told me the mole looks ok but should remove it just incase as its ugly duckling out of my moles. I said to him " so theres a chance of cancer ? " and he said " yes always a chance but a slim one " my paranoid mind going overboard

managed to walk round town center and in shops without fear

I think the build up to appointments or events is the worst for me

[Catkins]

Anticipatory anxiety is a horrible thing isn't it.

I would try and keep busy and occupied until you have it removed, keep reminding and reassuring yourself that more than likely everything will be fine.