Pan9
30-03-15, 19:47
Hi everyone,
So, I've been largely free of health anxiety for 4 years after CBT and medication. My big fear was MS- I am sure many people can relate. My doctor even sent me to see a neurologist who did an exam, but by the time I went my anxiety was under control and I was therefore symptom free.
Anyway, I've recently had a baby and have been suffering from postnatal depression. One day I was brushing my teeth when a worrying symptom popped up that I had years ago- a feeling of heat on my left leg only lasting a couple of seconds. Initially I was successful in brushing this off. However, it's happened several times since, while watching TV or chatting to someone, namely during times when I don't feel particularly anxious! Now, I have managed to attribute every ache and pain I've experienced since labour to MS and have whipped myself up into a frenzy :(. I've spent most of the day in tears feeling desperate.
Someone please give me some advice or words of encouragement...
So, I've been largely free of health anxiety for 4 years after CBT and medication. My big fear was MS- I am sure many people can relate. My doctor even sent me to see a neurologist who did an exam, but by the time I went my anxiety was under control and I was therefore symptom free.
Anyway, I've recently had a baby and have been suffering from postnatal depression. One day I was brushing my teeth when a worrying symptom popped up that I had years ago- a feeling of heat on my left leg only lasting a couple of seconds. Initially I was successful in brushing this off. However, it's happened several times since, while watching TV or chatting to someone, namely during times when I don't feel particularly anxious! Now, I have managed to attribute every ache and pain I've experienced since labour to MS and have whipped myself up into a frenzy :(. I've spent most of the day in tears feeling desperate.
Someone please give me some advice or words of encouragement...