Am I being silly? Stomach pain and diarrhea worries (sorry)
Hi guys
I haven’t posted in a while, mainly cause I am doing CFT (Compassion Focused Therapy) and it is really helping with my health anxiety.
However, over the last few months I have been having stomach issues. Mainly cramps and bloating (typical IBS type symptoms) and my stools have become looser and I am having bouts of diarrhea with lots of gas too.It comes and goes and I also suffer with constipation on and off, although recently it tends to be more loose! (sorry for the TMI!!)
I went to a walk-in centre about a month ago and they examined my tummy and weren’t concerned. But now the old c-word fears are kicking in again and I feel overwhelmed and I need to ground myself!I have had no blood in my stool and no weight loss and I still have a healthy appetite.
I have endometriosis on my bowels as well so I guess it could be that. I am just freaking out though and I guess I am looking for reassurance.I am too scared to go to the doctor about it incase they suggest any tests.
I am being daft aren’t I? This is nothing to get worked up over is it?I just can’t shake these fears sometimes L
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