Thank you Community

[Sallyhart 16]

Hi Everyone

This past little while I have been somewhat concerned about 2 moles that I thought were a bit odd. I had an upcoming appt at the Derm office so thought I will wait it out and ask him when I go. Now, ordinarily I would not have waited to see him, I would have gone to my GP for reassurance and asked her then asked him. I would also have googled and looked at images and read about what they could/might be. Instead, I took advice from this Community ...DO NOT GOOGLE...so I did not Google and I did not go see my GP and I did not post here looking for reassurance which is what I wanted to do!  I waited it out. For me, this is great progress, a stepping stone in the right direction, yes I woke up thinking about them, yes I thought about them throughout the day BUT, I did not Google or rush to my GP...so I think I did well considering. So Thank You community for consistently reminding us all not to Google....I hope I can do this again when my next 'thing' crops up...It's a start right?

[lofwyr 215]

Congratulations!  That is real, and serious progress! Be proud, and enjoy the victory. More important, should you feel anxiety coming back, remember this post, come back and read it if you need to. Get your reassurance from your victories.

 

[Sallyhart 16]

Thank you  Lofwyr I will remember that advice.

[MARC 431]

I am happy to hear you are feeling better!

[Sallyhart 16]

15 hours ago, MARC said:

I am happy to hear you are feeling better!

Thanks Marc...nice to feel okay for a change!

[jonathan123 2368]

Hi. Sallyhart.  It's more than just a step forward. WOW!! I'm so pleased for you. It's so good to get a good post showing such advancement. You highlight once again the dangers of going to Dr. Google.  I am sure half the problems in HA are caused by googling. I have talked about suggestion before and it may not be realised enough how powerful it can be. When in a negative mode the slightest thing can trigger an anxiety spell. A sound, a picture, a book, TV and so on. Anything to do with illness, and boy, don't we get it all the time, and it's difficult to get away from it.

Don't anticipate your next 'thing'. It will only happen if you allow it to. Two steps forward one back. But the movement is ever forward. Yes, and read your own post again. Copy it and keep it with you.

And no thanks required. We are all here to help each other through sometimes very difficult times. Take care. Be kind to yourself and proud of your achievement.

[Sallyhart 16]

10 hours ago, jonathan123 said:

Hi. Sallyhart.  It's more than just a step forward. WOW!! I'm so pleased for you. It's so good to get a good post showing such advancement. You highlight once again the dangers of going to Dr. Google.  I am sure half the problems in HA are caused by googling. I have talked about suggestion before and it may not be realised enough how powerful it can be. When in a negative mode the slightest thing can trigger an anxiety spell. A sound, a picture, a book, TV and so on. Anything to do with illness, and boy, don't we get it all the time, and it's difficult to get away from it.

Don't anticipate your next 'thing'. It will only happen if you allow it to. Two steps forward one back. But the movement is ever forward. Yes, and read your own post again. Copy it and keep it with you.

And no thanks required. We are all here to help each other through sometimes very difficult times. Take care. Be kind to yourself and proud of your achievement.

Thank you so much Jonathan 123...I will remember the two steps forward and try to concentrate on the 'thing' not happening 🙂 

[MobileChucko 23]

Hi Sally!...  What a great post!  Thank-you for sharing it with the community!  I would say you took more then a single stepping stone, I think you crossed the whole river with what you did.  You didn't Google...  That would have been a big step in itself, but you also didn't run to your GP, or even post here on AC for added support.  Major "Kudos" to you!  I have a feeling that you are going to continue down this path, and your anxiety isn't gonna know what to do with itself-LOL!😂  Keep up the good work, Sally!  The very best to you...🐈  Chuck

[Sallyhart 16]

5 hours ago, MobileChucko said:

Hi Sally!...  What a great post!  Thank-you for sharing it with the community!  I would say you took more then a single stepping stone, I think you crossed the whole river with what you did.  You didn't Google...  That would have been a big step in itself, but you also didn't run to your GP, or even post here on AC for added support.  Major "Kudos" to you!  I have a feeling that you are going to continue down this path, and your anxiety isn't gonna know what to do with itself-LOL!😂  Keep up the good work, Sally!  The very best to you...🐈  Chuck

Thanks Chuck! The more people that say this the more I realise I did well....I hope someone may take something from this for themselves too.

[Maria1870 0]

2 hours ago, Sallyhart said:

Thanks Chuck! The more people that say this the more I realise I did well....I hope someone may take something from this for themselves too.

I hope to be where you are soon! I also have been having anxiety about a mole all thanks to Google! I try not to and then a thought will pop in my head and I'm like hmmm let's google that, and I'll be on my phone googling for hours. I've even gone as far as downloading melanoma apps and checking my mole. My Dr prescribed me anxiety pills for this reason but I don't usually take them cause they knock me out and I have 2 kids to care for. 

You should feel very proud that you took a step at overcoming you're anxiety, I can only hope to take the same step soon. ❤️