OCD Breast Checking

[helenhoo]

Ever since 'someone I knows someone they know' had passed from breast cancer all I keep finding online are breast cancer stories in the news. I'm getting obsessive with checking again, for lumps which I can't feel. I keep looking at them for any changes, a few times a day. I know from previous encounters that prodding can cause inflamed lymph nodes.

Can you please direct me to any online links for OCD? I have tried to find some in old posts and haven't been able too

I'm on 4 month waiting list before I start face to face therapy.

[helenhoo]

As mentioned in my closed thread I've had some breast ache prior to period and again now whilst on period.

[nomorepanic]

Post moved once again to the correct forum!

Please post in correct forums. Thanks

[Carys]

As mentioned in my closed thread I've had some breast ache prior to period and again now whilst on period.

As mentioned in that thread, everybody told you it was normal and hormonal - I even said I was surprised you've never had it before as I have before and during my period for my whole life. Go back and read the replies !

[AntsyVee]

Helen/Rebecca, the admins here must have the patience of saints, because if I were an admin, I would've suspended you already.

YOUR BOOBS ARE NORMAL.
YOUR PERIOD IS NORMAL.
YOUR VAGINA IS NORMAL.

Your OCD is grasping at straws. Get some help woman. YOU WANT TO RAISE YOUR CHILD LIKE THIS?

[AntsyVee]

https://cbt4panic.org/

[MyNameIsTerry]

Links:

https://www.psychologytools.com/self...-disorder-ocd/
https://www.psychologytools.com/down...sorder=anxiety

[Quinn1]

Helen/Rebecca, the admins here must have the patience of saints, because if I were an admin, I would've suspended you already.

YOUR BOOBS ARE NORMAL.
YOUR PERIOD IS NORMAL.
YOUR VAGINA IS NORMAL.

Your OCD is grasping at straws. Get some help woman. YOU WANT TO RAISE YOUR CHILD LIKE THIS?

Onya Vee

[helenhoo]

Thank you for the links.

Do yo ufind methods like diary keeping if symotos, triggers help? For example current worry: Boobs. Trigger: Read online and various articles Hiw I feel: need to check. What I do: Check.

I had this Breast OCD years ago and I got over it by distraction techniques

I also worry that once therapy starts and I get better, that something bad will happen.

[helenhoo]

Just had moment of weakness and not sure if Mark on my breast is stretch marks from my last pregnancy (90% sure they are) or the dimpling symptom of breast cancer. It's purplish in colour.