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      Chelle19
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        Thank you Jen πŸ˜€ It was googling regression that threw me into a spin. Although I have seen some recent reports that are saying it could work in favour… it all gets a little confusing. My anxiety was extreme before the diagnosis, I was actually visiting the doctor as it was getting to a point where I was feeling sick having to leave the house. Although medication hasn't really helped over the years I had gone in to try again as it was getting too much. Probably a good thing I started meds a week and a half before getting the diagnosis πŸ™‚ I'm so glad I posted, having others to talk to that can share my experience really makes a difference πŸ˜€

        Chelle19
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          Thank you Jen πŸ˜€ It was googling regression that threw me into a spin. Although I have seen some recent reports that are saying it could work in favour… it all gets a little confusing. My anxiety was extreme before the diagnosis, I was actually visiting the doctor as it was getting to a point where I was feeling sick having to leave the house. Although medication hasn't really helped over the years I had gone in to try again as it was getting too much. Probably a good thing I started meds a week and a half before getting the diagnosis πŸ™‚ I'm so glad I posted, having others to talk to that can share my experience really makes a difference πŸ˜€

          Chelle19
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            Thank you Jen πŸ˜€ It was googling regression that threw me into a spin. Although I have seen some recent reports that are saying it could work in favour… it all gets a little confusing. My anxiety was extreme before the diagnosis, I was actually visiting the doctor as it was getting to a point where I was feeling sick having to leave the house. Although medication hasn't really helped over the years I had gone in to try again as it was getting too much. Probably a good thing I started meds a week and a half before getting the diagnosis πŸ™‚ I'm so glad I posted, having others to talk to that can share my experience really makes a difference πŸ˜€

            Chelle19
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              Thanks so much Jen, sorry to hear about your dad. My anxiety gets so much worse when I cant sleep so it's a vicious cycle. I have quite heavy up and downs with thinking I'll be ok one minute then convinced it's going to be a lot worse than expected the next. Your words give me momentary relief, I appreciate it. The hardest part is the what ifs…. I have had the mole all my life and I KNEW it was getting bigger over the past few years but just never pushed when I was told it was fine. If onlys are the worst. Always follow your gut instincts… I'm not one to question a professional opinion though. Lesson learnt. Onwards and upwards, I will get there πŸ™‚

              Chelle19
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                Thanks so much Jen, sorry to hear about your dad. My anxiety gets so much worse when I cant sleep so it's a vicious cycle. I have quite heavy up and downs with thinking I'll be ok one minute then convinced it's going to be a lot worse than expected the next. Your words give me momentary relief, I appreciate it. The hardest part is the what ifs…. I have had the mole all my life and I KNEW it was getting bigger over the past few years but just never pushed when I was told it was fine. If onlys are the worst. Always follow your gut instincts… I'm not one to question a professional opinion though. Lesson learnt. Onwards and upwards, I will get there πŸ™‚

                Chelle19
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                  Thanks so much Jen, sorry to hear about your dad. My anxiety gets so much worse when I cant sleep so it's a vicious cycle. I have quite heavy up and downs with thinking I'll be ok one minute then convinced it's going to be a lot worse than expected the next. Your words give me momentary relief, I appreciate it. The hardest part is the what ifs…. I have had the mole all my life and I KNEW it was getting bigger over the past few years but just never pushed when I was told it was fine. If onlys are the worst. Always follow your gut instincts… I'm not one to question a professional opinion though. Lesson learnt. Onwards and upwards, I will get there πŸ™‚

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