So scared. Brain tumour, dementia fears

[BlueIris]

It's okay, a really bad health anxiety jag can be terrifying. I've spent days in bed sobbing my heart out over diseases I've thought I or my husband had.

You need to stop reading up on this, and focus on other aspects of your life - the more you feed the fear, the harder it will grip you. You're afraid, but that genuinely doesn't mean there's anything to be afraid of.

[flatterycat]

You have both been so kind to have taken the time to respond like this today. I’m home from work now and trying to get a grip. I so want to trust and believe that what I experienced was nothing to worry about but the anxiety is all consuming right now.

[KK77]

I already mentioned it to her when I had it last time. I am having CBT and am also on 50mg Sertraline. (Have been for years) .

Maybe an increase to 100mg will help?

[flatterycat]

Still in a terrible state this morning. I have been awake since 2am worrying about it all. I feel sick and can't eat.
Really spiralling and can't seem to get a grip at all.

[BlueIris]

Do you have somebody supportive at home, or are you able to get an emergency GP appointment?

[flatterycat]

My husband is great. I am going to try and get an appointment this morning, but I also have a therapy appointment booked.

[BlueIris]

Okay, that's good. It sounds as though you're too far gone to be able to cope with this one on your own.

[flatterycat]

I've managed to get an appointment with the doc. I have had a few people tell me that they have experienced what I did, but I can't believe that it was the same or as intense.

[Scass]

I think when your anxiety is worse and you have a lot of things on your mind, that you can become forgetful. Yesterday morning I completely forgot to take my daughter to her gymnastics class. I frequently can’t remember whether I’ve taken my daily medication despite having a reminder app. Last week I forgot to take my daughter to her dentist appointment.

Do I worry that I have a brain tumour or dementia? No. My Mum had dementia, so I have seen what it’s like. I am stressed, I have anxiety and too many things on my plate. Definitely talk to your gp if you want to, but don’t discount the theory that it’s not something life threatening x


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[flatterycat]

Thank you Scass. I can see how all the things you have mentioned are completely normal and something that we all do all the time, but my experience just seems too worrying.