Anth
05-10-10, 13:30
I managed to convince myself I had lung cancer, minor cough, and a bit of chest ache...not pain just more an uncomfotable twinge on both sides at the front and on the left at the rear.
I am 99.9999999% certain the rib pain and upper back are related to me sleeping awkward...(I sleep with my left arm under the pillow and have pulled muscles under my arm before)
I found this place last night and introduced myself, but no matter how stupid I tell myself I am being I cant get the thought of cancer out of my mind. Several years ago when I started with Health Anxiety it was testicular cancer, that turned out to be a strained groin. (perhaps cause I lost a cousin to cancer a few years ago????)
Oh my pain has all but gone now and eased up last night after two days. But I did the usual and googled......even though I know its the worst thing I can do.
Soooo Back on the meds to calm me down, I cant handle the cold sweats, the pouding heart and the feeling I am going to pass out. I dont really notice any shortness of breathe, but I am sure I am suffering anxiety.
How can I calm myself? I know the meds cant cure me, so I need to cure myself.
I am 99.9999999% certain the rib pain and upper back are related to me sleeping awkward...(I sleep with my left arm under the pillow and have pulled muscles under my arm before)
I found this place last night and introduced myself, but no matter how stupid I tell myself I am being I cant get the thought of cancer out of my mind. Several years ago when I started with Health Anxiety it was testicular cancer, that turned out to be a strained groin. (perhaps cause I lost a cousin to cancer a few years ago????)
Oh my pain has all but gone now and eased up last night after two days. But I did the usual and googled......even though I know its the worst thing I can do.
Soooo Back on the meds to calm me down, I cant handle the cold sweats, the pouding heart and the feeling I am going to pass out. I dont really notice any shortness of breathe, but I am sure I am suffering anxiety.
How can I calm myself? I know the meds cant cure me, so I need to cure myself.