Severe health anxiety taking over my life

[Rb93]

Hi everyone i am new here, i am 27 years old and have 2 young children. For about 15 years i have sufferred with severe health anxiety. A lot of it is worrying about the big c. I have spent thousands in the last 3 months seeing specialists and havinsg scans. I have also needed a few skin biopsies. One of the latest is a small lymph node behind my ear that will not go away. I have had 2 scans and have seen a ent and they have all said ot was normal, does that stop me from worrying? No not at all. I havre also just had 2 moles removed and waiting for the biopsy results as i type. This is taking over my life and jusy ruining it. I want to be happy and spend my time with my kids but all i am doing is worrying 24.7 it is ruining my life. I guess i am here hoping i will find someone to talk to. Thanks for reading

[NotDeadYet]

Rb93

So sorry your having a rough go. You're in the right place to talk about how to manage your anxiety. The good news for you is that you've received an all clear, several in fact, so you can actually begin working on your mental health. Have you spoken to any of your doctors about your health anxiety specifically?

Best Wishes

[Scissel]

Hello and welcome to NMP; Rb93 :)

I hope you find this community helpful.

Take good care.

[Rb93]

I have been doctors hundreds of times when i call i feel like they think "its this guy again" even tho i have had 2 scans i still.worry about it. I think they might of scanned the wrong bit or made a mistake. I cant keep living like this i cabt even enjoy my time with my kids

[NotDeadYet]

Great! I'm glad you have a good relationship with the doctors but what I'm really asking is if you have discussed your health anxiety and not your health symptoms. Severe health anxiety requires professional help and that generally beings with your GP. They will usually recommend some form of professional mental health assistance and even medication if that is what is needed.

You are absolutely correct that you cannot live your life like this nor should you. The place to start is by talking to your GP about your anxiety. Of course we'll be here to provide support as you go through this journey.

Best Wishes

[Rb93]

I start cbt again at the end of the month, i had 2 moles removed yesterday, 1 that looked similar to bcc and a really dark 1 on my stomach. I am just stressing waiting for results as i bad a major skin cancer scare last year that was no HA related. Hopefully when i go back to work and get back in the gym next month i can put all this to bed again.