Lulu1973
07-02-22, 16:24
Hi all, I’m sorry if I offend anyone but I’m in a bad place. I’ve suffered with health anxiety for three years now. It has got really bad over the last year after experiencing a family bereavement and a separation due to domestic violence. I have had cbt about two years ago and I am on anti depressants. I was in a much better place and felt like life was nearly normal again. However after the events of last year it has triggered my HA to the point where I can barely function.
I have had a fear of oral cancer for some time now. I think due to the fact that I used to smoke and drink quite regularly. I went to the dentist two weeks ago, I nearly had a panic attack in the waiting room as I was so scared of what he might say. However he did an oral cancer check and said to the lady taking notes all clear. He was very thorough. However he did ask me twice if I smoke and drank alcohol and now I’m wondering why? Did he see something and not say? Are there early signs of etheyoplakia? Or is it just that my teeth are stained? I know in my rational mind all is fine but I can’t stop obsessing over why he asked me that, twice! Im so worried. Im 48, previous smoker and drinker but gave up a year ago. Any advice would really help xx
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I have had a fear of oral cancer for some time now. I think due to the fact that I used to smoke and drink quite regularly. I went to the dentist two weeks ago, I nearly had a panic attack in the waiting room as I was so scared of what he might say. However he did an oral cancer check and said to the lady taking notes all clear. He was very thorough. However he did ask me twice if I smoke and drank alcohol and now I’m wondering why? Did he see something and not say? Are there early signs of etheyoplakia? Or is it just that my teeth are stained? I know in my rational mind all is fine but I can’t stop obsessing over why he asked me that, twice! Im so worried. Im 48, previous smoker and drinker but gave up a year ago. Any advice would really help xx
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