Hi Everyone,

I've suffered from health anxiety... well probably forever. The past 6 months have been bloody hell, diagnosed with a couple of chronic illnesses and my health anxiety has gotten so bad I have had to see a therapist.

Today, I smelled bread when there was no bread. I googled. Essentially stroke, or brain tumor. Has anyone had this symptom before? I feel like once a day for 30 minutes, I am nearly paralyzed with the fear that I have a deadly illness, probably because what has happened to me in the past six months. It is making being a productive human being very difficult. Any encouraging words would greatly help.

xxxx