This is my first post. I've read posts on this site loads & found them really helpful - so thank you! I starting suffering with panic attacks about 7 years ago. I have a classic cancer phobia: Headache = brain tumour, upset tummy = colon cancer, swollen glands = lymphoma etc, you get the idea! Nowadays I recognise the signs of my panic & anxiety and feel I'm coping much better.
My current problem is that on day 14 of my menstrual cycle I started bleeding. It's not spotting - I've had that a couple of times a few years ago - it's more like a normal period. I phoned NHS Direct & they assessed that the bleeding wasn't heavy enough to warrant seeking urgent help & advised me to go to see my own GP when I could. Today is day 4 of the bleeding (still much the same, like a regular period with heavier & lighter times of day). Since this started, I'm noticing discomfort in my pelvic area. I do suffer from IBS though. I am seeing my GP tomorrow morning and am trying to fight off the anxieties that this is the worst case scenario. It seems like a really early period, but a 14 day cycle is impossible isn't it? If it's ovulation time, then surely I wouldn't bleed more than spotting. I'm not sleeping well & getting headaches now from the worry. I'm trying to stay optimistic & positive, but the bleeding is really making that tough...