Inghinn
04-04-06, 17:40
Here's my story...
I started suffering from health anxiety over 4 years ago when I had a blood clot and my Gran died roundabout the same time.
I've since had heart disease, all sorts of cancer, more blood clots, ectopic pregnancies and most recently HIV (because I had a cold that wouldn't go away). I've tested negative at a special HIV clinic but I don't believe the result, despite reassurance from the consultant and my GP. My mind keeps coming up with the wildest scenarios! Does anyone know how reliable these tests results really are? My GP says I shouldn't get tested again because people get addicted to it and obsessed and that I wouldn't believe the result anyway. Guess she might be right :(
I also keep thinking about all other sorts of illnesses that might lurk in my body. Physically I'm totally fine though. Any advice anyone?
Thanks!
Inghinn
I started suffering from health anxiety over 4 years ago when I had a blood clot and my Gran died roundabout the same time.
I've since had heart disease, all sorts of cancer, more blood clots, ectopic pregnancies and most recently HIV (because I had a cold that wouldn't go away). I've tested negative at a special HIV clinic but I don't believe the result, despite reassurance from the consultant and my GP. My mind keeps coming up with the wildest scenarios! Does anyone know how reliable these tests results really are? My GP says I shouldn't get tested again because people get addicted to it and obsessed and that I wouldn't believe the result anyway. Guess she might be right :(
I also keep thinking about all other sorts of illnesses that might lurk in my body. Physically I'm totally fine though. Any advice anyone?
Thanks!
Inghinn