Small purple thread like veins on breast please help

[BlueIris]

So, what action are you going to take to pull yourself out? Repeating to yourself how scared you are will only make things worse; you need to acknowledge the scared thoughts as just thoughts that can't hurt you.

[Chlobo]

So, what action are you going to take to pull yourself out? Repeating to yourself how scared you are will only make things worse; you need to acknowledge the scared thoughts as just thoughts that can't hurt you.

I’ve called the doctors but she’s told me to call tomorrow morning so she can book an examination with the doctor and hopefully I can be seen.
I’m just worried, I showed my friend my breast and she said she didn’t think it looked like anything, and she does also have some purple veins on her breast like mine. I’ve been struggling with some breast anxiety for a few weeks. The veins actually make my breast look red/purple in some areas. I can’t feel a lump I don’t think. But I can’t stop looking at it, I’m shining torches on it, looking at it in natural light, taking photos.

[BlueIris]

So, yep, you're going to carry on working yourself up.

Have fun!

[Carys]

I showed my friend my breast and she said she didn’t think it looked like anything, and she does also have some purple veins on her breast like mine.

....as do we.....but as you have breast cancer fears you have convinced yourself, and are carrying on in convincing yourself that it is abnormal. Instead of reenforcing that it IS normal.

[nomorepanic]

Hi

This is just a courtesy reply to let you know that your post was moved from its original place to a sub-forum that is more relevant to your issue.

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Please also read this post:

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[Chlobo]

I’m panicking so much. I feel sick. The darkness of the veins seems to change. How am I going to get through this evening

[BlueIris]

By reminding yourself that you're being irrational.

[Carys]

The darkness of the veins seems to change.

Amazing isn't it that when extremely anxious people can convince themselves and 'see' all sorts of things, like veins 'changing darkness'. Come on Chlobo - you've got to try harder than this to undo the reenforcement you are currently drumming into yourself that something is wrong.

[Chlobo]

I went and showed my mum and she said it looked fine and that if I’m cold the purple will become more pronounced as their veins.
I’m not sure what to think.
I’ve read about IBC before and it sounds horrific, I remember being worried about it a few years ago. I am so unbelievably tired

[Chlobo]

I feel even worse.
I sent some photos to a nurse at the GP surgery and she said it looks like mastitis but I said it isn’t as it doesn’t hurt. She said it was unusual! And to get a face to face appointment for a breast exam