bhbest
08-10-13, 04:11
46 w/m in the USA and I suffer from both HA and OCD primarily, however the HA has been getting the best of me the last few years. The fact that my father died at 53 from esophageal cancer has me looped up in my latest cycle of worries. I too suffer from mild reflux disease however have had it under decent control the last few years with medication Prilosec. It has pretty much eliminated the little reflux I did have but I am still convinced I will fall prey to this horrible disease and constantly worry so much that I have now developed an "over focusing disorder" on swallowing and can even convince myself there is a tumor down my throat/esophagus as I concentrate on every swallow I make when I eat. I have no pain but the feelings are so enhanced it has me thinking I have something down there as I can feel the food as it travels and I convince myself my swallowing is not normal.
I have had abdominal ct scans and full blood workups recently due to my diverticular disease (a real disease I suffer from) but never had an upper scope however I am going to schedule one. My doctor has told me based on all my past tests I am probably fine and that I suffer from anxiety. I know no matter what the tests show I will just find other symptoms to focus on as every few weeks something else comes up and its a new set of symptoms to worry about. I am getting tired of this disorder finally it is taking its toll on me. Anyone have any advise on not worrying so much and living normal again?
I have had abdominal ct scans and full blood workups recently due to my diverticular disease (a real disease I suffer from) but never had an upper scope however I am going to schedule one. My doctor has told me based on all my past tests I am probably fine and that I suffer from anxiety. I know no matter what the tests show I will just find other symptoms to focus on as every few weeks something else comes up and its a new set of symptoms to worry about. I am getting tired of this disorder finally it is taking its toll on me. Anyone have any advise on not worrying so much and living normal again?