Kri74
25-03-10, 23:35
Hi there,
Im new here, and looking for some reassurance! I have had health anxiety on and off for a few years now, started after having an overactive thyroid.
Anyway, the last few months have been stressful, and thats when my health anxiety seems to get out of control!
Then about 5 weeks ago, started with a chesty cough, phlegm etc... felt terrible, chest tight, felt couldnt clear it, panciky. Went to dr and was told chest sounded clear, and it was likely viral. It did get better after a few days, but Im still feeling need to clear chest and get quite panicky at times as chest feels heavy. Been to dr again, chest still clear, he gave me an inhaler, which he said wouldnt make it go away quicker, but would help relieve symptoms. But I read the side effects and stuff and scared to take it! Aargh, why do I read them!
I know Ive had this before at some point, and a lot of people I know have been having problems with coughs etc... over the last wee while, but I feel so anxious and panicky about it all, just want it to go away! Keep feeling like it must be something else, what if I dont manage to clear my chest one time and cant breathe..... sounds silly, but im really struggling with it. I have no other symptoms, no temp or anything now.
Im worried about myself, and this time also about my husband, kids etc... I feel dread if I hear anyone saying they are not well, or hear them coughing or they feel a bit hot. Its horrible! I hate when I feel like this!
No real questions really, just wanted to get that out, and maybe get some reassurance someone else has had cough for so long!
Thanks,
Heatherxx
Im new here, and looking for some reassurance! I have had health anxiety on and off for a few years now, started after having an overactive thyroid.
Anyway, the last few months have been stressful, and thats when my health anxiety seems to get out of control!
Then about 5 weeks ago, started with a chesty cough, phlegm etc... felt terrible, chest tight, felt couldnt clear it, panciky. Went to dr and was told chest sounded clear, and it was likely viral. It did get better after a few days, but Im still feeling need to clear chest and get quite panicky at times as chest feels heavy. Been to dr again, chest still clear, he gave me an inhaler, which he said wouldnt make it go away quicker, but would help relieve symptoms. But I read the side effects and stuff and scared to take it! Aargh, why do I read them!
I know Ive had this before at some point, and a lot of people I know have been having problems with coughs etc... over the last wee while, but I feel so anxious and panicky about it all, just want it to go away! Keep feeling like it must be something else, what if I dont manage to clear my chest one time and cant breathe..... sounds silly, but im really struggling with it. I have no other symptoms, no temp or anything now.
Im worried about myself, and this time also about my husband, kids etc... I feel dread if I hear anyone saying they are not well, or hear them coughing or they feel a bit hot. Its horrible! I hate when I feel like this!
No real questions really, just wanted to get that out, and maybe get some reassurance someone else has had cough for so long!
Thanks,
Heatherxx