Hi.... I have suffered with health anxiety for 10 years I'm 36 now, my current anxiety is regarding my bowels . I had food poisoning in August violent stomach pains and I was passing blood. I went to A&E they didn't seem too concerned and I was sent away. However I have not been able to let go of the fear of passing more blood, my gp wasn't bothered and I am waiting to see a. Consultant next month I think I have piles again as I had then before.... however I have developed a fear of the toilet and my anxiety is sky high thinking I have bowel cancer, I have not seen no more blood I don't think but I try to be quick and not look. It's worse on a morning as that's when I need the toilet but the more I worry the more I need to go. I have lost about 8!lb since August Cos can't eat properly for worry, I hate this I conquered anxiety before I can't believe it's back I hate it hate it hate it. How do we all function with work, kids, pets, partners etc ... and deal with the demon- anxiety!!
Sorry for going on but it's really affecting me now.