Joined a while back but ready to take control of my anxiety!

[Helpplease886]

Hi everyone!

My name is Clara, I’m 35 and mum to a 2 year old. I have long standing health anxiety that was triggered when my Dad’s prostate cancer was almost missed by a negligent GP who told him his symtoms were in his head when he was only 45 (he is now 62 and absolutely fine thanks to a holiday cover GP who did listen).

I got on top of my own health anxiety using CBT and therapy but when I had my son it came back with a vengeance. I am terrified of something awful being diagnosed with him, and am catastrophising everything. But I’m so tired of everything blowing up this way in my anxious brain and don’t want to pass anxiety to him. So I’m ready to change!

So hello everyone, I hope to be a pillar of rationality soon!

[venusbluejeans]

Hiya Helpplease886 and welcome to NMP

Why not take a look at our articles on our home page, they contain a wealth of information and
are a great starting place for your time on the forum.

I hope you find the as site helpful and informative as I have and that you get the help and
support you need here and hope that you meet a few friends along the way

[Carnation]