Debsi77
12-11-20, 20:05
Hello, I'm new on the forum and have been reading through several posts.
I am reassured that I am not alone in having health anxiety!
So far this year I have diagnosed myself with skin cancer, lymohoma, breast cancer, brain tumour..... the list goes on and on.
I've ruined weeks on end of my life stressing and stupidly checking google then worrying myself into a frenzy.
At the moment I'm fixated with a tiny mole on my hand that I keep checking - even though it's totally fine! In my head I know this deep down, but I can't stop the obsessive behaviour!
If my son is even the slightest bit unwell I think the worst and panic myself every time!
If you met me you would never know I am like this as I cover it up very well, always upbeat and smiling.
It's an exhausting, draining way to live but I'm trying to control it - and to stay away from Google!!!
There has been some wonderful advice posted on here and I'm going to take the advice on board as much as I can!
Thank you and it's good to know I'm not alone in going through this.
I am reassured that I am not alone in having health anxiety!
So far this year I have diagnosed myself with skin cancer, lymohoma, breast cancer, brain tumour..... the list goes on and on.
I've ruined weeks on end of my life stressing and stupidly checking google then worrying myself into a frenzy.
At the moment I'm fixated with a tiny mole on my hand that I keep checking - even though it's totally fine! In my head I know this deep down, but I can't stop the obsessive behaviour!
If my son is even the slightest bit unwell I think the worst and panic myself every time!
If you met me you would never know I am like this as I cover it up very well, always upbeat and smiling.
It's an exhausting, draining way to live but I'm trying to control it - and to stay away from Google!!!
There has been some wonderful advice posted on here and I'm going to take the advice on board as much as I can!
Thank you and it's good to know I'm not alone in going through this.