Having a Terrible Day

[SH2727]

Hi everyone,

I am having such a bad HA day. I am convinced I have breast cancer and I am going to die. I have pain in my armpit and my left breast is fuller and slightly bigger than the other. I had it checked out about 18 months ago by a consultant and he said that its nothing to worry about, and for the past 18 months I haven't worried. But now the worry has crept back and I am freaking out!

I am seeing my GP on Wednesday and hopefully she will put my mind at rest. All I have done all day is worry, and be really snappy at my husband and son, which I hate doing.

I have a splitting headache, which is probably stress.

I just wish I could think things through rationally.

Thanks for reading.

:weep: x

[gypsywomen]

i dont think you have cancer its anxiety playing games ,, making you think the worse ,, we all get times when our bust swells its hormones that cause it :hugs:

[SH2727]

Thanks Gypsywoman, I feel like I am dying! I feel all pathetic and ill. Ridiculous isn't it?

[Mogwog]

All I can say is that I totally sypathise with you as I have the same fear- breast cancer - I can barely fuction I saw a consultant on Fri but it was a nighmare visit which left me with unanswered questions and I really think I am dying but by the time anyone finds it and listens to me it will be too late. I cry all day, just want to hibernate and really can't cope being me anymore.:weep:

Sorry i'm not much help at all, but just wanted to let you know your not alone with this fear.

Laura.xxxxx

[SH2727]

oh Laura, I am really sorry you are going through this too. I feel like it is taking over my life. I am actually seeing a hypnotist on Thursday to try and beat this HA. She specialises in Health Anxiety so I am praying that I may get my life back.

Cancer is my big worry. I constantly think I have it and have so many tests. I spend out on mole scans, health checks, get the reassurance I need then a week later I am back to square one.

I will let you know how the hypnosis goes though.

Take care Laura xxx

[bashley]

Hi i really sympathise with you i too had pain in my breast and armpit they sent me for mamagram and all was ok. You will be fine stress makes us worse i am obsessed that i'm going to die with heart attack as i get pains all across chest docs are fed up with me but they don't understand how we feel. We don't want to be like this but the health anxiety takes over, a book by claire weekes is good and explains all about the symptoms of anxiety. I truly believe you are ok, take care xxx

[SH2727]

Hi Bashley,

Thanks for your reassuring message. I do have quite a good doctor but I think even she is getting fed up with me! Family and friends try to understand but they get fed up too don't they? I will certainly get the Claire Weekes book.

Take care and I hope we all find a solution soon!!!

xx

[LittleMissPanicky]

Hunny i'm totally with you, i can't function through my fears and like you i'm sure thr doctors have missed something and I can't get that thought out of my mind !! If anyone wants to chat let me know, are any of you on msm ? xxxxxxxx