Can we create bring on HA symptoms by thinking they are happening?

[BeckyBop]

Hi all
Just a quick question I read something about breathing problems and cold weather. Now when I go out in cold weather I expect it to happen and I think I bring it on myself because if im distracted or like in the mornings when im tired and dont think about it I am fine! So my question is can we bring on a symptom ourselves simply by thinking its going to happen? Thanks x

[nomorepanic]

Yes you can

[rb1978]

In my experience ... absolutely.

I had to go for an ovarian scan recently following some unusual period problems. I had utterly convinced myself it was cancer and was struggling to function day to day because I knew that's what it was. I had pain in that area, I could feel bubbling sensations and muscular tension, I thought I could feel a mass of some sort and I felt sick.

Had the scan. .... All normal. Symptoms disappeared completely within a few days and I've been fine since.