Health Anxiety

[thezenvirgo]

The reason I have been so anxious these past few days is because I found a lump inside my stomach as I was checking my body as usual in the shower. As i had mentioned before one of my biggest fears is cancer. I'm starting to think.. am I being punished for always thinking something may be wrong with me? I got it checked out and the doctor said it isn't cancer and to not worry but I can't stop worrying. I have no pain at all. I know cancer is a silent killer. I am going to a general surgeon tomorrow morning to get a consultation as the first doctor recommended me to remove it. For some reason I just can't stop thinking about it. I feel so scared I think the worst of the worst possible case scenarios. Help please?

[Sprinkle1]

Please Stop driving yourself crazy. If you Dr. thought it to be an invasive or cancerous, and now you are going to see a specialist, put your mind to rest. I have found lumps come and go. Can be cysts or other non fat lumps, they have a tendency to come and go, I have had several and am still here at 78. Don't let your mind take over. Life is a struggle, so do not contribute to it. Think pleasant thoughts and see what the test results are, probably nothing. I just had a CDC scan, Dr. said 'No Cancer or Infection Cells", I have a severe prolapse of my bladder, only way to cure it is with surgery, so in January I will be operated on.Be kind to yourself. I wish you well, sending love, peace and hugs......

[thezenvirgo in reply to Sprinkle1]

Your comment brought me at ease thank you so much! I hope your surgery in January comes out fine! I wish you many more years of life

[FearIsALiar]

I know how you feel! Anxiety is so debilitating at times

[FearIsALiar]

What did the doctor say it was?

[thezenvirgo]

He believes it is just a lump and he provided me with a surgical referral form for a possible biopsy

[upawall]

I really feel for you and can certainly relate. My biggest fear isn't cancer, but I'm terrified of getting some serious neurological disorder like ALS. It has consumed me. I have been jittery and have myoclonic jerks which both my psychiatrist and GP said were anxiety related. I've had physicals, blood work, and counseling. I want to have an MRI but not while COVID is so rampant. As with Sprinkle1, I am 70 and still here. Anxiety has been my constant companion and I sure as hell wish it would get lost!!