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Found a large, round hard lump in breast - very scared

bnsvessel
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Hi!

This is my first post! I just turned 21 and today I found quite a prominent hard lump to the left of my right breast. I found this weird because I check my breasts often - so I feel like I must have done something wrong and it's been there for a lot longer? I can't see my gp until Monday and i'm sick with worry, does anyone have any tips on calming down? I keep imagining the worst and I've convinced myself i'm going to die.

i don't mean for this to sound insensitive at all, i'm very aware that people on here have gone through so much more and I have so much respect for you and i'm sending out all my love and support; but i'm just a natural worrier and just very scared at this time and could use some tips if possible

Thank you!

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    Hello Bnsvessel

    Im sorry to read your worried about the lump youve found in your breast. I know  only to well how scary that is. Im no expert and cant tell you what it is , but all i can do is try to reassure you to not worry untill your told that it is anything to worry about. Worrying will only get you into an anxious state and cause you stress and sleepless night's. Its very rare for someone  your age to have anything sinister.There are quite a few things it could be maybe a cyst ,Monday  will soon be here and  try to take your mind  off it , try listening to music, watch a good film , or read some books.Video chatt with friends or  family, hold a quiz by zoom or whatsap. Hopefuly when Monday comes you will be told its nothijg to worry about. And just realise your human  and its ok and very  normal to feel as you  are right  now  , its ok to not be ok.sometimes.Hope it helps you  to know someone understands your worries and cares xxxx

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    Hey!

    I want to say thank you for your lovely reply - it makes me feel a lot calmer that someone understands. It's also put into perspective my worrying and that it's doing no good for me; so i'm trying my best to calm it down! Thank you for suggesting these things I'll be sure to try them out today! It is very scary and i'm imagine the worse but all I can do is hope and wait and see what happens. Thank you again for your lovely reply, it really means a lot to me- I hope you're well!

    Take care xxxx

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    Bnsvessal

    Only just read your reply.

    Im glad my reply to you helped you and i hope you are continuing to feel a lot  more positive and calmer .Always have hope  its what keeps us going, and the love from family and friends.

    Thank goodness to the internert and apps like fb, WhatsApp, Snapchat and zoom.At least we can stay in touch this way with Corona virus still out there.

    You can add me as a friend if you so wish to on here  , but i wont take offense if you would rather not, ill still be here .xx

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