shell1
26-07-09, 00:04
Hi I've been on this site a few times over the last couple of years, but always been too scared to actually register as I've never used forums or chat rooms and all a bit scary...
Have had anxiety for a while, I think, looking back, although my GP has never diagnosed anything- I was finally referred to mental health team last year but they said that there were no secondary health services available in my area, and as I seemed to be coping I didn't need acute services? I don't think I am coping particularly well but am able to give all the right answers when asked- as a nurse its really hard being the patient and asking for help? At the moment its my crazy anxiety about my health thats really causing me stress- have been able to feel a 'lump' in my throat for months now.. GP has given me omeprazole which I haven't started taking yet, as I'm sure she didn't actually listen to what I described and has missed something much more sinister- found this site again as searched my symptoms on google (big mistake) and it came up with globus hystericus- wish I believed it was something that simple..not that I think thats an easy condition to have, its just I'm so so sure I have something terminal. Particularly as I'm a smoker. Sounds stupid when you actually say it, but I really believe it. Anyway, read loads on here that made me feel better so thanks everyone :)
Have had anxiety for a while, I think, looking back, although my GP has never diagnosed anything- I was finally referred to mental health team last year but they said that there were no secondary health services available in my area, and as I seemed to be coping I didn't need acute services? I don't think I am coping particularly well but am able to give all the right answers when asked- as a nurse its really hard being the patient and asking for help? At the moment its my crazy anxiety about my health thats really causing me stress- have been able to feel a 'lump' in my throat for months now.. GP has given me omeprazole which I haven't started taking yet, as I'm sure she didn't actually listen to what I described and has missed something much more sinister- found this site again as searched my symptoms on google (big mistake) and it came up with globus hystericus- wish I believed it was something that simple..not that I think thats an easy condition to have, its just I'm so so sure I have something terminal. Particularly as I'm a smoker. Sounds stupid when you actually say it, but I really believe it. Anyway, read loads on here that made me feel better so thanks everyone :)