Cptdebbie
08-05-17, 18:51
Hi All,
I have spots on my body where major lymph nodes are located that I need to touch. For example, I am post-menopausal, and due to a lumpectomy two years ago, I can't take estrogen. The lack of estrogen resulted in vaginal atrophy. My gynecologist suggested I use coconut oil to lube my genital area. I am also overweight, so I prevent some uncomfortable chafing if I rub some of the oil into the crease where my leg meets my pelvic area. (Sorry guys if this is TMI.)
I actually am doing okay overall with my anxiety. I tried all the techniques my psychiatrist and counselor suggested to cope with my health anxiety and actually found that the 12 step program of AA works best for me. (I don't drink. I just work with addicts of all types and decided to give it a shot.)
It has been especially helpful for my health anxiety to remove my triggers. This one won't go away though. I have to touch these spots or be uncomfortable.
I've tried powder. That isn't as stressful, but I worry about all the powder law suits of late.
Any ideas how to touch and not become obsessed? Everything feels like a lump to health anxious me.
I have spots on my body where major lymph nodes are located that I need to touch. For example, I am post-menopausal, and due to a lumpectomy two years ago, I can't take estrogen. The lack of estrogen resulted in vaginal atrophy. My gynecologist suggested I use coconut oil to lube my genital area. I am also overweight, so I prevent some uncomfortable chafing if I rub some of the oil into the crease where my leg meets my pelvic area. (Sorry guys if this is TMI.)
I actually am doing okay overall with my anxiety. I tried all the techniques my psychiatrist and counselor suggested to cope with my health anxiety and actually found that the 12 step program of AA works best for me. (I don't drink. I just work with addicts of all types and decided to give it a shot.)
It has been especially helpful for my health anxiety to remove my triggers. This one won't go away though. I have to touch these spots or be uncomfortable.
I've tried powder. That isn't as stressful, but I worry about all the powder law suits of late.
Any ideas how to touch and not become obsessed? Everything feels like a lump to health anxious me.