Does anyone freak out over some they have had for ages

[herbie73]

Morning all, I just wondered how many people on here with health anxiety have freaked out about something they have had for a while, but it’s never bothered them before, but when health anxiety decides to kick of it becomes sinister, that’s exactly what I’m going through at the moment I have 3 stretch marks on my left boob that dent slightly in a certain light, I’ve seen them many times but for the last 6 weeks I’ve convinced myself it’s sinister, now I no deep down they are stretchmarks but my brain will not let go of it, I just don’t know how to get over this episode, any advice would be grateful cxx

[1973m]

Hi , yes this all sounds very familiar... I’m just the same , fine if something last a few days but as soon as anything lingers.. it’s a terminal illness. With regards to your stretch marks , you know you’ve had them a while you know your body . Having said that if it puts your mind at rest go and see a doctor. Much better than worrying yourself sick . Hope that helps.

[herbie73 in reply to 1973m]

Thanks for the reply, I just wish my stupid brain could get a grip with this, I probably wouldn’t be as bad if I hadn’t googled, convincing myself it’s dimpling from something sinister, my daughter who is 26 has seen it she says it’s stretch marks and so do my mum and auntie I just can’t get this stupid thought out of my head xx