can’t stop worrying

Hi,

I went to my GP a week ago to have some moles looked at and he has referred me to a dermatologist in hospital to check one. my appointment isnt for another week but I dont know how im going to wait that long. I'm terrified, I'm only 20 and have never experienced anything like this before. The mole has changed since my appointment and is now raised, I know it's not certainly cancer but I suffer with health anxiety and cannot get the idea out of my head. the mole is black and brown and very small but has a lighter patch around it and is changing quite quickly. 

  • Hi not the same thing but I suffer with severe anxiety and depression. Earlier this year in May, I got told they had an accidental finding of a 18CM lump. They have now removed my tumour and sent it of to the lab to be tested which I'm awaiting results and I understand your worry completely. Please don't panic yourself and worry, everything will be okay and I'm here if you need to talk about it I'm only a message away 

    -Melissa xx
     

  • thank you Melissa that means a lot, i hope your results come back okay and you don't worry too much in the meantime xx

  • Don't suffer in silence. If you feel you need to chat it is a safe space. I understand how you feel completely as I am very scared at the moment , we are human and we have feelings and that's ok. I keep telling myself everything will be ok but I honestly don't know as the surgeon wasn't sure him self so all I can do is pray for good health again one day. I'm 24 and I've been poorly for a long time now unfortunately. Im sure we will be ok we are still young xx

  • Hey, the likely hood of it being cancer is small but clearly something isn't right! Your already in a good position as you've already reached out to your gp and been referred so it looks like it's just a matter of distracting yourself till then. As someone else with anxiety waiting for appointments or test results is awful and it's so easy to get into a stressed downward spiral. If you find yourself at a loose end and need to vent feel free to message! X