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Posted 8/3/2012 1:57 AM (GMT 0)
Today was so bad. Woke up with anxiety once again. I keep thinking I have cancer in some way. I have become a hydrochondriac. I must admit I sPent my day reading a lymphoma forum. Which led to more anxiety/depression. I haven't even ate since the morning. I don't feel hungry which also worries me. I don't want to feel this way anymore. I'm having my surgery on Tuesday after all for my abcsess. I'm not as scared but Idk. I want to be normal again.
Posted 8/3/2012 1:03 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

Sorry to here you are feeling anxious how are you feeling today? It sounds like you are having health anxiety so best to try and stay of the web looking up symptoms. I would suggest that you go and speak with your doctor about your concerns and see what they say. Let us know how you are getting on.

Hibee
Posted 8/3/2012 3:55 PM (GMT 0)
I've don't know what's wrong with me. I want the doc to do a test of m like MRI our CT. What can I say to make him do one. I can't living in this agonizing fear. I f feel powerless, like my Dr don't listen to me. I need help
Posted 8/3/2012 4:44 PM (GMT 0)
I really have to suggest again that you put your energy into seeking therapy rather than getting worked up about possibly having a disease such as cancer/lymphoma

Ask yourself these questions:

What actual/real evidence do I have that supports the thought that I have cancer?

What evidence is there that supports that I have anxiety?

I am sure that you will have to conclude that the proof of anxiety outweighs everything else.

Our minds are very powerful, and can make us panic about things that aren't reality...our mind can even manifest physical symptoms. This is why it is important to get help...so that you can start to feel better mentally and physically.

Look for a therapist that specializes in CBT and health anxiety. We can not help you beyond support and this suggestion...you need to seek professional help in order to get past this fear.

Good luck and keep us posted on everything.:)

S.C.
Posted 8/6/2012 3:32 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry for your fears. Are you on psychiatric meds. They would certainly help your panic attacks. A good psychiatric drug is Risperadol. It can stabilize mood swings. You need to build self confidence. Seek a good psychiatrist. If you do not like one, seek another. Remember it takes a few weeks for you to get the full effect of psychiatric meds. Good luck cool
Posted 8/6/2012 6:59 PM (GMT 0)
joavila, I had a similar experience to yours when I first got married, some 30+ years ago. I was convinced that I had some sort of fatal disease. I didn't have a particularly good doctor at that time in my life. He said a lot about what things "could be" or "might be" and actually fed into my fears quite a bit. I ended up having an outpatient procedure done on a cyst, just to prove to myself that it wasn't malignant. I wasted a year of my life with these fears and the result was a smaller bank account and a very upset wife. Thankfully, she stood with me all these years, but it was hard on her for that year. I agree with Scaredy Cat. The best thing to do is to find a therapist that can help with your thoughts and fears. If you don't know of any therapist, I'm sure your doctor or your insurance company can recommend one for you.

Best wishes for you.
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