auxilio

I have been relapsing and hiding it from everyone for the last year. Well, while I thought I was being so clever, my body wasn't deceived.

I have a weird mole on my breast and, of course, when I see something I start to ask, "Does having 3-5 drinks a day really impact me?" Stupid thinking, but very alcoholic thinking.

Lots of research on the relationship between liver, breast, oral cancer and alcohol.

Was the relapse worth having a cancer scare?

Anna

I used to have a lot of anxiety issues when I was drinking. Well, I still do, but they don't impact me the same way. But, when I was drinking, I worried about everything regarding my health. Sadly, the more I worried, the more afraid I was to stop drinking and face my life.

Dee74

I hope you get the mole checked auxillo - it's much better to do that, than play doctor on the internet

I used to worry a lot - I still do LOL - but I find without the warped perspective of drinking I can usually keep it 'real' these days...if I have a problem or a worry, I see to it best I can ASAP.

Molescans are very simple - get it checked out

D

auxilio

Well, at least I didn't drink over this. Serenity.

Bamboozle

I second a doctor visit.

I was worried I destroyed my heart from drinking (I was having funky palpitations--frequently). I saw a cardiologist and got an echo. Turns out the palpitations are harmless...but what a relief to know.

Now with BP meds I rarely have them.

robbo78

From my own experience i would get it checked out, if you have seen any of my posts thats all i seem to do is worry over things sinse quitting, i have been to doctors about 5/6 times now, they must think i am mad because i say the same thing everytime i go in there, and they same they same thing back, " its the withdrwal from alcohol it will pass". However i beleve your better off getting it looked at, if your not happy with first assesment, then go back again.

Thats my opinion.

Robbo

auxilio

I have an appointment on the 28th. Thank you all for your thoughtfulness.

BKP

Regardless of you drinking and hiding it no one deserves to die or suffer from cancer. My prayers are with you on this!

auxilio

Thanks BKP. I have a lot of guilt and self-loathing right now so your words make me feel much better.