HA is the Worst

[Vikingbeast]

I'll cut to the chase. I've had a dentist (multiple times), and ENT and an Oral Surgeon (twice) tell me that the spot on the floor of my mouth is no pathology and NOT oral cancer. Especially after the Oral Surgeon told me, I was happy, but it's still there and I returned to worry.

Why?

These are THREE experts, and I still worry? I don't understand.

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Maybe my original post wasn't clear. All I'm asking (anyone) is that if a dentist, ENT (ear nose and throat specialist) and especially an oral surgeon say what I have isn't a sign of anything to worry about or fatal, and I still worry, that IS Health Anxiety, correct? I mean, one can be wrong, but three?

[Fishmanpa]

Maybe my original post wasn't clear. All I'm asking (anyone) is that if a dentist, ENT (ear nose and throat specialist) and especially an oral surgeon say what I have isn't a sign of anything to worry about or fatal, and I still worry, that IS Health Anxiety, correct? I mean, one can be wrong, but three?

Yes, IMO, that's classic HA. There are examples all over the board. People get the all clear from medical professionals and tests (many times multiple) and still doubt, come to a forum full of strangers and ask for more reassurance. Chasing a diagnosis that will never come is like chasing the wind. Professional help is the most effective way to learn to deal with the irrational thoughts and feelings.

Positive thoughts

[Vikingbeast]

Yes, IMO, that's classic HA. There are examples all over the board. People get the all clear from medical professionals and tests (many times multiple) and still doubt, come to a forum full of strangers and ask for more reassurance. Chasing a diagnosis that will never come is like chasing the wind. Professional help is the most effective way to learn to deal with the irrational thoughts and feelings.

Positive thoughts

Thanks! It's like my brother once said, if ANYONE could find the cure for anxiety (he has HA too) they'd go down as the most famous person in history.

[axolotl]

Thanks! It's like my brother once said, if ANYONE could find the cure for anxiety (he has HA too) they'd go down as the most famous person in history.

Has your brother ever tried therapy?

[Vikingbeast]

Has your brother ever tried therapy?

Oh yes, way before I did.