Katybee
19-04-15, 22:13
Hi, I'm new on here so apologies if posted in the wrong place or not the right content.
I'm suffering from severe health anxiety which no one on my family or friends really understands. I'm a chronic worrier and am
Wondering if anyone has any advice.
I am always worried about cancer, my mum died of breast cancer at 42 and she spent her life worrying about getting cancer and lived in fear, much like I am
Now. My family say that worrying probably increases my chances of getting cancer and that makes me feel worse because I can't control my fear and I feel like I'm living in constant panic. It's unbearable. Every twinge, pain etc I get I am convinced that this is it. I have overwhelming feelings that I'm dying and I'm seriously ill. Every time I have a nice day, I think that's probably going to be the last time I do have a nice day because soon I'll be diagnosed with something.
I also feel that sometimes worry protects me. It's like a safe place in my brain. Does this make any sense to anyone? I'm feeling pretty desperate.
And to top it all off, I went to the docs 2 weeks ago because I had a some headaches for a couple of weeks and she sent me for a blood test which came back that my white blood cell count was 3.8 and outside the normal range. I have just had a retest and have to see the doctor tomorrow for the results. Now, when I had the first test done I was coming down with a sinus and chest infection so am wondering if this could affect the results? I feel like I'm going mad.
I'm suffering from severe health anxiety which no one on my family or friends really understands. I'm a chronic worrier and am
Wondering if anyone has any advice.
I am always worried about cancer, my mum died of breast cancer at 42 and she spent her life worrying about getting cancer and lived in fear, much like I am
Now. My family say that worrying probably increases my chances of getting cancer and that makes me feel worse because I can't control my fear and I feel like I'm living in constant panic. It's unbearable. Every twinge, pain etc I get I am convinced that this is it. I have overwhelming feelings that I'm dying and I'm seriously ill. Every time I have a nice day, I think that's probably going to be the last time I do have a nice day because soon I'll be diagnosed with something.
I also feel that sometimes worry protects me. It's like a safe place in my brain. Does this make any sense to anyone? I'm feeling pretty desperate.
And to top it all off, I went to the docs 2 weeks ago because I had a some headaches for a couple of weeks and she sent me for a blood test which came back that my white blood cell count was 3.8 and outside the normal range. I have just had a retest and have to see the doctor tomorrow for the results. Now, when I had the first test done I was coming down with a sinus and chest infection so am wondering if this could affect the results? I feel like I'm going mad.