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Posted 3/30/2013 11:48 PM (GMT 0)
Hi all,

I'm so paranoid about everything these days, one thing i'm so paranoid is that i have a brain tumour. i'm constantly thinking about how my family and friends react when i'm no longer here and how lonely i'm going to be when i'm gone. I really wanna go for a CAT scan but i'm scared apparently its long and makes loud noises and what if i do have a Brain tumour??? i'm just so scared. How do i know i have Brain tumour?? sometimes when i eat my left side of the brain hurts, and if i work alot (cashier) my back of the brain has sharp pains.... oh boy i have a tumour don't i???

thanks for the help guys.
Posted 3/31/2013 12:23 AM (GMT 0)
Deep breath Vivianna, it is really going to be allright. I can most assuredly say that it is extememly unlikely that you have anything to worry about as far as brain tumor go.

Let's look at some facts:

1. Brain tumors are extremely rare. Only a very, very small percentage of people will develop a malignant brain tumor in their life time. (0.54% for females...that's a small %!!!)

2. It is extremely common for those who suffer health anxiety to believe that they have a brain tumor (and/or other malignancy) A very large number of anxiety sufferers are thinking the very same thoughts that you are having now.

Many of your symptoms can be attributed to stress.  Without a doctor recommending that you have a cat scan, you would most likely be wasting time, money and energy.  Even if you get over this fear by having the proof that no brain tumor was found...you could go on to develop another similar fear regarding your health.

Better to put your time, effort and resources into therapy, or at least self help.

If you need some recommendations for how to get started with either one...post back and let me know. I will be glad to help you!

Try not to worry, and enjoy your weekend.:)

Hugs and reassurance...you are fine!

S.C.
Posted 3/31/2013 4:26 AM (GMT 0)
S.C gave a very informed reply! As for your pains you may have only a stress headache 'which do hurt!"
Hope you have find what you are looking for!
Posted 4/1/2013 12:39 PM (GMT 0)
sometimes my left leg would go numb and then i feel like i'm walking so weirdly.... i don't know if this has something to do with my brain.. and no wonder i think i have a brain tumour!!!
Posted 4/1/2013 3:15 PM (GMT 0)
Anxiety can cause symptoms all over the body.

Numbness/tingling (paresthesia) can be caused by hyperventilation...which is a common habit of those who suffer anxiety.

This is why deep breathing exercises are so very helpful and important to practice.

We have instructions to these in our Resource Guide.

I have had this same experience. It is really helped by a few rounds of breathing and relaxation exercises.

Make the effort to learn and practice these, and I am really sure that you will see a difference in how you feel!

S.C.
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