freaking out

Just went to the restroom and I had some blood inn my stool. I have had some before along time ago. I never got checked. But now that I have anxiety I get more scared. Now I think I have some other type of cancer I am holding back from googling cuz if not I'll panic for sure. It doesn't hurt. It was just abut of blood. I'm scared, I have to many health problems now and I'm only 19. I know see what obesity does to the body and I'm afraid I'm too late to change anything. I am currently healing for a deep abscess surgery and I'm going to the gyno for irregular periods and other stuff :'( and now this

Post Edited (joavila92) : 8/22/2012 7:17:47 PM (GMT-6)

I was thinking the same thing...probably just a hemorroid. Also, think back to what you have eaten lately. Red bell pepper, watermelon, anything with red dye...or something that you have juiced...strawberries, ect.?

Also, is it possible that you have mistaken it for an irregular monthly spotting? 

Definitely check this with your doctor, but bright red blood is not ususally a cause for alarm, and you could be mistaking it for something else entirely.

 

It is never too late to make healthy changes, and I am sure that your body is healthy and fine...you just need to get this anxiety under control!:)  I know you are working on it...and it does take time, and often things like this seem to put us back at square one, but it is going to be okay...you'll get this figured out and move forward again!

Let us know how you are doing soon, okay?

S.C.

Try not to jump to any scary conclusions until you talk to your doctor. The fact that it was on the outside/not mixed in and was red are all pretty indicative of a hermorroid.

They can be internal, and not noticable sometimes.

Call tomorrow and see what you can find out.

S.C.

Oh, you can ask your OBGYN about it! I use my gynecologist as my primary doctor basically...I get my yearly blood work done through his office/lab. I was even having trouble with one of my ears once when I happened to be scheduled for my yearly pap/exam, and he took a look and prescribed me antibiotics for a middle ear infection...saved me an appointment with a general practictioner!

This will at least give you a start, and if he/she feels you need a referral, then you will get one and the insurance should cover it.

S.C.

It's easier said than done, but try to worry less about what the doctors might think about you. They're there to help, and they're going to do whatever they can for you. That's all that matters.

And it's not too late to get better. It never is. I know you're worried about insurance, and I'd always recommend looking into CBT at your first chance, but if that's not currently an option, there's still stuff you can do to help yourself. People of all ages, sizes, and conditions have made amazing changes in their health (both physical and mental) by even simple things like diet and exercise! It sounds kinda preachy, and I don't mean for it to, but hear me out.

Take me, for example... man, I've always freaked out about my health and feel like I have to go to the doctor every five minutes. I've got some legit health issues, and I'm overweight. However, I know that since I, along with my husband and some friends, went onto a lower sugar/starch, high protein diet (after LOTS of research to make sure it was a safe decision) AND started working out a little more (also made sure we're getting enough water every day--VERY important), we've lost weight (I'm down 40 lbs!), reduced cholesterol and blood pressure, my husband's GERD/acid reflux is gone... the list goes on and on. Even my menstrual cycle has begun leveling itself out--something I never thought would happen. My anxiety is still there, but even that has become less and less of an issue and I can function in a way I never could before.

If you're going to research stuff on google, look into positive things like that. Examine the things that you CAN control, like how active you are and the foods you eat. It takes some change to make yourself better, it's true, but isn't the effort worth it? I know feeling helpless really stinks... I've been there lots of times. But you're probably not nearly as bad as you think you are, and you're still young enough to get a whole lot of your problems taken care of. What better time than now? Don't let the 'it's too late now' mentality become a crutch--something I've done before. Lots of things can get way better with some time and effort. Even if it's not a quick change, at least take small steps to motivate yourself, like reading positive stories from people who have gotten better doing things like changing their lifestyle. We're here to support you along the way. :)

I get that occasionally. Part is hemorrhoids from childbirth...thank you my lovely daughter ****. And the other time I have problems is the week before my cycle. I have to take a laxative and a stool softener. I don't know if any of that applies to you. Hope iit helps

I had a similar bleeding, no pain. Went to the gastroenterologist, was scoped and diagnosed with internal hemorrhoids. He told me there aren't nerves in that area so there isn't any pain. It's prudent to talk to a doctor about this when you can, but it isn't necessarily anything terrible. Also, like scardy cat, I use my obgyn for more than just the annual female checkup. As long as you're there, can't hurt to ask what they think.

You poor thing...you are literally worrying yourself sick.:(

I want you to do something for me. I want you to stop googling symptoms. Even if you have to ask someone to keep you accountable and watch that you stay away from those sites, you really need to stop.

Two, I want you to read through this thread again and listen to all of the reassuring words that are here for you.

Then, knowing that you have no control over what is going on whatsoever...I want you to choose which way you are going to think about this. Are you going to choose to believe that it is something scary and keep the anxiety going? Or will you choose to believe that you will find out it is nothing to worry about...and see your anxiety levels drop.

Sometimes we think that we have to let the anxiety whip us around by the tail...but often it comes down to a choice. Thinking positively is a choice...and one that can stop anxiety in its tracks.

Try this for me and see how you feel.

S.C.

Yeah! Good job on calming yourself...this is a hard thing to do, so you should feel proud of that.:)

I know that it is difficult, but try to keep the negative thoughs out of your mind, and just get through the next few days before your appointment by envisioning a good report from your doctor. When a worry pops up in your mind, tell yourself 'It's not time to worry about that right now.'

And you need not be concerned about HPV...it is only transmitted from person to person, so you are okay in that regard too.

Keep up the good thoughts,

S.C.

Morning anxiety the worst

I hate waking up like this, it's horrible. I'm scared of everything. The future. I think to much sometimes. I need to start school asap. But still have till sept 20.this was the worst summer of my life.boo doubt about that.I'm still scared to go to the restroom because I know if I find more blood today will be the same as yesterday.total hell

Try not to think in the negative...thoughts like 'My body doesn't work anymore', or 'I may have colon cancer' are only going to make your anxiety worse.

Ask your doctor about your abscess wound, but I know the more stress you are under, the harder it is for your body to heal itself...so try your best to not worry over it.

When these thought pop up in your head, imagine a big STOP sign. Then immediately tell yourself something positive. Saying things like 'I am well' or 'I am allright' instead of thinking in the negative actually changes the brain chemistry, and sends the anxiety packing.

Even if you don't fully believe the words you are telling yourself...saying 'I am healthy' will help you to break the anxious though pattern...and benefit you mentally and physically.

This is not psycho-babble...it has been proven to work! Our mind and body connection is real!

You are going to be okay...hang in there until your appointment, and know that we are here for you.

S.C.

I dealt with anxiety for many years then I learned to deal one day at a time.I've gone thru therapy and I take medication for my anxiety. Talk about that to your doctors. I know anxiety can freeze you in your tracks or ruin a day. I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and my greatest fears came to life. Anxiety overload I too felt like I could have taken care of myself better or made different choices. But what cancer taught me is ultimately there are things that are out of our control, but what I can control is how I respond. I now give things great thought to how I will react and think only for the present day. if I am given a limited amount of time on this earth I wasn't going to waste it by my fear. But I am cured now of breast cancer ( the medical field is so advanced now they can do so much)
I have a gut feeling everything is related to your surgery, it messes up your Bowels,cycles youll have scar tissue, etc. So don't even entertain cancer!
One healing suggestion is to think about your day at hand and think of a way to bring joy into someone's life just for today. It takes your mind off of your ailments, gives you purpose and will bring a peace (trust me, I had to use this approach myself, and still do). Then the next day I start over. Maybe it's just a phone call or sending a card or blogging encouraging words. Whatever your body allows you to do. One other technique is to visualize Make a vision board. Picture yourself healthy doing healthy things. It's amazing how positive and what you actually accomplish. And it's fun! But the trick is one day at a time. I am dealing also with advanced stages of lymes so somedays my only mission is to text people to let them know I'm thinking of them, other days my goal is to make dinner. You seem to be able to express yourself well. Use that talent. Your body is mending and needs selfcare but you are young and strong. My faith tells me nothing comes my way that I wouldn't be able to handle. And that is true for you too! Think yourself well!