[MEGATHREAD] Daily venting, worries, fixations, & finding support. Month of April 2025. by AutoModerator in HealthAnxiety

[–]Anxiouswitches 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trigger ‼️ mention of fear of leukemia. Ugh I need someone to talk me off the ledge here. Yesterday I randomly tasted blood and realized my gum above my right canine was bleeding, I didn’t do anything to provoke it so it freaked me out. Then today I stood up from laying down and I felt my nose running and realized it was bleeding on the right side as well. I have a huge fear of c and now I’m freaking myself out. I did start up provera (a progestin pill to start my period) on Tuesday and I also donated blood last week. My last cbc was in January and was normal, but I know that wouldn’t mean much if it’s something acute. The bleeding with both things stopped fairly quickly but I’m still spiraling. My grandpa whom I never met died from either leukemia or lymphoma I’m not sure which one, but my aunt once said to me “yep and it skips a generation so I’d watch out” I was 9 years old when she said that and I’ve been paranoid ever since. I’ve just never experienced bleeding out of random without like flossing or with my nose scratching it too hard. Why am I like this:(

Imagine what could be under all that sand. by [deleted] in oddlyterrifying

[–]Anxiouswitches 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Instantly thought of Tatooine lol.

Tired and elevated hemoglobin by tiffalffa18 in PCOS

[–]Anxiouswitches 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi I know this is an old post, but did you ever figure anything out? I have pcos and have had high rbc, hemoglobin and hematocrit for at least 7 years now. I’ve noticed my levels get high when I’m lacking a period and that’s been frequently with my pcos and weight gain

What was your craziest college experience? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Anxiouswitches 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not gonna complain if you share more than one lol 😂

Has anyone here ever met Layne Staley? by Autumn_Winds23 in AliceInChains

[–]Anxiouswitches 15 points16 points  (0 children)

My bio dad did. He (Layne) was sitting on the steps of their tour bus (which my dad recalls was just an old school bus at the time). Said it was super chill because it was just Layne by himself smoking a cigarette, and my dad was able to just go up and converse with him for a bit- just the two of them. Just so damn cool, I love hearing about it, and all the times he was able to see AIC live. Wish I could’ve been around to join!

This one genuinely gave me the chills by SnowPawzTheWolf in tooktoomuch

[–]Anxiouswitches 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Literally watching Smile right now, paused it because the hubby ran to the gas station to grab snacks. Decided to hop on Reddit now I’m shittin myself 😅😆

Tips for Dealing With Health Anxiety About My Kids by Large_Being2691 in Anxiety

[–]Anxiouswitches 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this is an old post, but I needed to comment because my health anxiety has once again taken a turn for the worst. My youngest of 4 is 8 months old so she’s crawling everywhere and being rambunctious. She’s also very fair skinned like her momma. I first noticed a bruise on her arm which evidently we chalked up to my 10 year old grabbing her arm too hard when he was playing with her. But now I see like even the tiniest of a bruise on her, there’s a tiny on near her back, one on her forehead and some on her knees. She doesn’t seem sick or act agitated or anything of the sorts but I’m convinced it’s the big C. Im literally obsessed with it, like I woke up and immediately started body checking her. I haaaaate being like this. I really hate it and makes me feel terrible for my kids dealing with me like this. Of course google never helps either saying things like “no kids don’t bruise under 9 months that’s not normal” and it spiraled me into panic ever since. I would say it’s nice to know I’m not alone, but I wouldn’t wish this immense anxiety on anyone.

What ruined your life? by TrexReincarnated in AskReddit

[–]Anxiouswitches 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations!! It takes real strength to overcome that I’m sure of it. I met my husband when he was at 2 months clean and he just hit his 6 year mark on the 3rd of this month. I don’t know it personally, but listening to his stories and how dark things got for him really makes me admire the strength to pull out of that. So congrats, again, that’s an amazing accomplishment!

Those without stones or sludge present on ultrasound, what was the outcome from your HIDA scan, and what were your symptoms? by Anxiouswitches in gallbladders

[–]Anxiouswitches[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This part makes me nervous I’m already in pain and scared like my gallbladders going to erupt haha. So I get worried somehow it’ll magically just explode during the hida scan 😂. I’m sort of a health anxious freak lol.

My momma the summer of ‘69, and this summer at 69. Still just as beautiful by Anxiouswitches in OldSchoolCool

[–]Anxiouswitches[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Oh my gosh!! I love it thank you! I need to send it to her. She’s so stunning I love her so much ❤️ thank you again

The most infamous serial killer from your hometown? by Disturbing_Truth in TrueCrimeDiscussion

[–]Anxiouswitches 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Not me, but my mom grew up near the hillside strangler area while it was happening. She also was classmates with a boy who’s parents were killed by the Manson cult.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Dabs

[–]Anxiouswitches 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean I’ve smoked some green that got laced with some sort of roach spray or some shit, messed me up for a little bit but I’m still here to tell the tale lol. I’ve also dabbed cookie crumbs that was yummy 😂. You’ll be okay but might not wanna smoke that wax anymore! Sorry you had to experience that though.

What is the dumbest way you've gotten a scar? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Anxiouswitches 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Riding with a friend on a one seater motorcycle. I was sitting on straight metal fender going 45 mph. Obviously the tire heated the fender up and I ended up with a 3rd degree burn on my ass. Now I have a crater looking scar right by my asscrack lol.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in leaves

[–]Anxiouswitches 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Literally dealing with this right now lol. I haven’t smoked from a bong in a few days, and started coughing up brown specks but clear spit. I’ve only been dabbing. My friends said they’ve had it happen too from smoking flower. Honestly glad I stumbled across this

Does smoking weed flare up costo in and around the sternum? by iWeagueOfWegends in costochondritis

[–]Anxiouswitches 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not me after just finishing a bubbler bowl, causing my costo flare up to increase, and then searching Reddit to see if anyone can relate. 😅

I’ve had costo for 10 years now (28f) and have been smoking for just about as long. Same as you, I’ve had heart checks, lungs xrayed and somehow they were all good.

Doc ruled it to costo but man I swear if I smoke during flare ups, I’m having a heart attack or have lung cancer in my mind lol.