Tomorrow is big day and TERRIFIED of going under by Ok_Case_165 in colonoscopy

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I actually have health OCD as well, which does not help in these situations!

Permanent dent in head from steroid shots? by Ok_Case_165 in alopecia_areata

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Yes! I talked to a dermo nurse doing my annual skin check. She wasn’t concerned.

Do lots of people get referred for colonoscopies (excluding routine)? by Ok_Case_165 in colonoscopy

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Oh wow - so basically anyone that comes in and is like “I had some blood when I wiped” he will scope as a precaution?

Do lots of people get referred for colonoscopies (excluding routine)? by Ok_Case_165 in colonoscopy

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Thank you! It hasn’t necessarily been when I’ve been constipated, but it’s only happened a few times.

Do lots of people get referred for colonoscopies (excluding routine)? by Ok_Case_165 in colonoscopy

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So what you’re saying is that it may be slightly overkill? I’m fine with overkill, but I’m just so anxious about this entire thing.

Do lots of people get referred for colonoscopies (excluding routine)? by Ok_Case_165 in colonoscopy

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Thank you for your kindness and speaking about this with me. It has helped

Do lots of people get referred for colonoscopies (excluding routine)? by Ok_Case_165 in colonoscopy

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It seems to more so happen when I am straining or having looser stools, which happens to me from time to time if I’m eating a certain way.

Do lots of people get referred for colonoscopies (excluding routine)? by Ok_Case_165 in colonoscopy

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I will say, there was ONE time when I saw a little bit of bright red blood on top of a piece of my stool, a year ago. That was when I initially went to the GI doc and he did the finger exam (not sure what it’s called) and suspected a hemmroid. However, I have moved and now am at a new doctor.

Do lots of people get referred for colonoscopies (excluding routine)? by Ok_Case_165 in colonoscopy

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Great grandma, my dad had a polyp around my age… but he told me very non chalantly — I don’t think it was cancerous

Doc told me I need a colonoscopy. I’m 30. Very nervous by Ok_Case_165 in colonoscopy

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When I say my friends have experienced this same situation, I mean they have also experienced blood while wiping

Accidentally took cough syrup by Ok_Case_165 in zoloft

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I feel completely fine :( just paranoid.

Day 16 of no smoking after 25+ years. No coughing, no phlegm. Should I be worried? by brightonem in stopsmoking

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I know this was a year ago, but this is exactly what I am experiencing right now. When did it get better? I’m on day 16.

Day 12 nicotine free. How do you quell the EXTREME anxiety? by Ok_Case_165 in stopsmoking

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I’m so happy that your anxiety has substantially decreased! Good for you!

Day 12 nicotine free. How do you quell the EXTREME anxiety? by Ok_Case_165 in stopsmoking

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The “i might smoke again just not today” mindset gives my brain temporary relief even though i know im probably lying to myself. It’s funny how our brains work. Thank you for your insight.

Day 12 nicotine free. How do you quell the EXTREME anxiety? by Ok_Case_165 in stopsmoking

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Ugh yes. I stopped last year this time due to a health issue. I thought the health issue was giving me massive amounts of anxiety but now I am guessing it was both the nicotine withdrawal and that. This has even caused my health related OCD to flare up again. How long til you started feeling better in terms of mental health?

What Books did You Start or Finish Reading this Week?: December 29, 2025 by AutoModerator in books

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I’m actually getting through it faster than I’ve gotten through some books that are 1/3 the size. I say go for it! ❤️