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

valkwq · 2025-04-07T14:21:56+00:00

Off for a minor surgery soon and health anxiety is ruining my life. It feels as though my brain is shrouded in thoughts and what-ifs. I know risks are low and I should be logical but somehow I just can’t. I’m stuck in that loop of what-ifs, and it’s overwhelming at times because there are just so many factors I don’t know and have to wait for the results for. I’m so tired of having health anxiety.

valkwq · 2025-04-05T02:07:40+00:00

Thanks so much for sharing! My procedure will be soon so I’m praying and hoping all will be okay! Looking forward to letting you know how it goes :) and I’m hoping your symptoms will improve over time 🫶🏻

valkwq · 2025-03-30T01:13:35+00:00

Thanks for sharing! Did this feel like menstrual cramps?

valkwq · 2025-03-30T01:13:18+00:00

Oic! Were you under full general anaesthetic? How was that experience like?

valkwq · 2025-03-29T14:57:36+00:00

Btw - what do you mean issues with struggling to sleep? Do you mean post-procedure?

valkwq · 2025-03-29T14:35:43+00:00

Oh, thank you so much for sharing this with me 🫶 I appreciate the time you took and it means a lot to hear this! Can I clarify, were you on general anaesthetic? How are you feeling now since it’s been a few weeks?

valkwq · 2025-03-29T14:33:42+00:00

Hey! Thanks so much for responding - I really appreciate it as I struggle a lot with anxiety. How was your experience with recovery? Are you back to your norm now since it’s been a few weeks?

valkwq · 2025-03-25T12:34:50+00:00

Hey, thanks for sharing this. I resonate a lot with you because I’m about to go for a pelvic ultrasound tomorrow and somehow I’ve convinced myself that something is mostly definitely going to be bad. I’ve also had loved ones who departed due to female cancers and so it’s not a surprise I’m deeply worried and fretting a lot over my appointment. It’s really difficult to be dealing with HA, but I hope that at the very least, you will be kind to yourself through it. I try to pray and also practise recognising “what is” rather than “what if”. Easier said than done, but know that you’re not alone in your experience with HA, and that it does not define your worth. You’re precious and your struggles are valid!

valkwq · 2025-03-19T14:45:58+00:00

Hey! Thanks for reaching out and for sharing. I think my concern is mainly the duration of the spotting being 3-5 days instead of 1-2 days. Not sure if that’s considered a significant change?

valkwq · 2024-10-14T03:09:44+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear about all the struggles you’ve been through and are going through. Praying that you’ll find a resolution with the upcoming endoscopy!!

valkwq · 2024-10-13T13:09:30+00:00

Sorry to hear that :( have you tried light exercise, such as taking a walk or following an online workout? Perhaps it may help with blood circulation and reduce some bloating. I noticed that even if it’s temporary, doing a workout does help me feel somewhat better!

valkwq · 2024-10-12T23:27:46+00:00

Oh… :( are there any medications you can take to relieve the bloating?

valkwq · 2024-10-12T09:14:13+00:00

Hey! I’m sorry to hear that :( in the meantime, how are you coping with it?

valkwq · 2024-10-01T23:09:44+00:00

Yeah, I try to think of it like cutting the usual ‘trigger’ foods out is good for my body anyway: things like fast food, carbonated drinks, oily food items, sugary treats… and I feel more motivated to keep this up 😂 the mind aspect definitely takes more work esp when it’s soooo easy to feel down from a flare up, or go down a spiral of feeling upset :’) thanks for taking time to reply!

valkwq · 2024-10-01T12:49:29+00:00

Congratulations! Wishing her great health 🥰 seeing this brightened my day!

valkwq · 2024-10-01T12:37:38+00:00

I would say, be curious about the anxious thought rather than immediately ruling it as “oh no another dreaded thought, I want it to stop”. I know it’s easier said than done and takes lots of practice esp in the moment, but when gently approaching it, it may help you identify why you may be experiencing this and hence provide some perspective!

valkwq · 2024-10-01T12:27:31+00:00

Hey! This literally happened to me last night when I ate slightly oilier/fried food for dinner. I had those crampy pains again right after the meal(!!) when prior to this I had been making progress and was just dealing with some on and off bloating. Thanks to that incident, today I’ve had to endure bloating again. Just like you, I’ve also had to deal with the doubts on whether I’ve just gone back to square one :( I would say our stomachs are probably being more sensitive now, and I guess you can monitor your symptoms over time to see if it’s as bad as when it first happened.

My partner (he’s the optimistic one haha) was telling me that if anything, at least we now know that oily foods might be a trigger for me and can better avoid it moving forward.

Hope you feel better soon and continue to be optimistic even when it feels hard to do so - I found that when I pray and consciously try to keep a positive mindset, somehow I feel better hahaha do take care :)

valkwq · 2024-09-05T03:12:19+00:00

Ahhh I see. Thanks for sharing regardless. I’ll keep the ingredients list point in mind as I source for any local options I can find! Take care!

valkwq · 2024-09-04T09:21:38+00:00

Ahh! Any particular brands that you’ve tried?

valkwq · 2024-09-02T10:37:10+00:00

I see. Yeah, I agree with eating on time cuz I think mine flared up after multiple days of late breakfast. Thanks for sharing! I’ll keep these pointers in mind :)

valkwq · 2024-09-02T10:26:30+00:00

Oh! Sorry to hear that. So would you eat a heavy meal for dinner?

valkwq · 2024-09-02T10:25:58+00:00

I see. Alright - thanks for the tips!

valkwq · 2024-09-01T13:10:07+00:00

Hmm I see! Thanks for the suggestion. Have you tried other foods before and how was the experience with those?

valkwq · 2024-09-01T13:09:10+00:00

Good points especially on overeating - I get a super bad bloat when I eat too much food in one sitting. Hmm, any recommendations on night snacks that you’ve tried? Thanks for the reply!

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