I hate having to wait to go to the doctor with health anxiety.

[cmbr1]

I have a, what I thought was a birthmark, that has grown and it’s on my scalp so naturally I have a big fear of what it could be. Trying not to google my way into a panic attack I’m just trying to not think the worst. Anyone else with health anxiety how do you manage situations like this?

[Celtic27]

Hi there try not to Google it as there are so many people that think they know everything! Your doctor is the best way to go as he is the best person to diagnose what the birthmark really is it may be harmless in which case you've worried needlessly so please make a appointment with your doctor I wish you well take care

[b1b1b1]

Make an appointment with a dermatologist as soon as possible. The main reason for doing this quickly is to relieve your anxiety as soon as you can. Try as hard as you can not to Google, as it will not help and will only exacerbate the anxiety. I once googled a skin problem and was absolutely certain I had found a correct diagnosis only to be told by the dermatologist that I was completely wrong.

[cmbr1 in reply to b1b1b1]

I have an appointment for Saturday but it just feels so far away for my anxiety to wait for a diagnosis.

[Agora1 in reply to cmbr1]

cmbr1, I'm glad to hear you have set up an appointment for Saturday. You did the right thing. Assure yourself that as anxious as you may feel, nothing is going to change within

these few days of waiting. Please let us know the outcome by keeping us updated.

We care. You are not alone Good Luck cmbr1 xx

[Pinkie56]

Stay off of the net. You can't get medical advise there. The doctor will know what it is. Google is only good after you get a diagnosis from your doctor. You can educate yourself as to what it is the doc says you have. You can find answers and find more things that you'll want to ask the doctor. Don't be shy about calling up & asking questions. That's what they are there for. Now go make an appt. Put your fears to rest.