Hi,
I’ve been on and off the forum for a number of years with health anxiety and that’s usually been focused on my own health. I’ve had two rounds of CBT and sertraline.
Over the school holidays I’ve spent a lot of time alone with my children and this has radically refocused my anxiety on the health of my 4 year old who I am CONVINCED has cancer. He had tummy ache a couple of weeks ago and complained of tummy pain for a couple of days after that (a ‘hot tummy’ that was usually relieved by doing a poo...). Since then his appetite has been on and off and the past few days I’ve had to feed him (he’ll eat if I do) as he’s not very interested (he’ll drink plenty though especially milk and today devoured a flake bar). We’ve had a very busy summer and have been away for all but 4 days of the 4 weeks they’ve had from school. He’s also been a bit tired (but has been late to bed most nights and up first). Now I’m asking him every 30 mins if anything hurts. If he feels sick. If his tummy hurts. He always says he’s fine. I’m terrified I’m freaking him out. I’ve just googled cancer leaflets for when your child can’t be cured.
I’m on holiday and in the bathroom crying.
I’d just like some comforting words if possible.
Thanks.