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can’t stop worrying

jodie.jean
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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. 

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    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

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    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

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