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Posted 6/9/2014 7:44 AM (GMT 0)
My anxiety. Recently has been through the roof!!! Is it possible to get constant period type pain all the time? I am absolutely sh""ing myself, I am soooooo scared it's cancer it's unbearable please someone gets back to me I can't stop bring anxious and panic attacks and crying please xxxx
Posted 6/9/2014 4:27 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Kerry and welcome to the A/P.:)

I am sorry to hear of your pain and the worries that it is causing you currently. Anxiety tends to cause catastrphic/worst case senario thinking...and you are not alone in this struggle.

First and foremost, know that there are many other reasons beside what you fear most that could be causing your pain. An infection, IBS or even just trapped gas could be to blame, so before you panic, consider that this is most assuredly something treatable and nothing serious.

Have you had a recent check-up/pelvic/pap? That would be the first thing that I would schedule if it has been over a year. At this time, you can discuss your symptoms with your doctor get advised on treatment if needed.

Until then, you can check out our Resources on our main page here for some anxiety self-help ideas that can be used to lower your stress levels about this.:)

Talk with us anytime!

Scaredy Cat
Posted 6/9/2014 6:13 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, I went to the doctors this morning, he had a look up there and took a swap, and felt around and then I started crying.......!!!! He said that there is no way it is cervical cancer and he would bet his life on it so I am pretty sure I can trust him, also because I don't have any masses in my abdimonal area what so ever... He said it sounds like a infection of some sort so I have to wait for the results to come through..... I am not happy because the pain is there and every little twinge in my body gives my anxiety and panic attacks. My heart rate ealier was 112 bpm which scared me even more!! I do have ibs and poly cystitis ovaries as well, I also had a merina coil removed 3 months ago so it could also be that he told me to stop thinking the worst about everything but I can not help it... I am really scared about every thing well my health anxiety it is proper ruining my life..... Just don't no how to stop if I'm honest xx
Posted 6/9/2014 6:24 PM (GMT 0)
Glad to hear that you went in and got some assurance! I am sorry that you are dealing with such fear. I understand, and it is truly miserable.

Have you checked out our health anxiety self-help sites/book recommendations in our Resources?

Is therapy an option? There is help and hope for getting relief from this!

S.C.
Posted 6/10/2014 5:58 AM (GMT 0)
No I haven't, where do I find that? I start my one to one on Wednesday for my anxiety and honestly I can't wait!! Xx
Posted 6/10/2014 5:45 PM (GMT 0)
K.,

Good to know that you are starting therapy...this will help you so much! It does take time, and commiting to any 'homework' but is so worth the time and effort!! :)

Here are the links for the health anxiety resources:

Books for overcoming Health Anxiety

http://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Health-Anxiety-David-Veale/dp/1845298241

http://www.amazon.com/Treating-Health-Anxiety-Cognitive-Behavioral-Approach/dp/1572309989

 

Health Anxiety - A Self Help Guide:

http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hypochondria/pages/introduction.aspx

Helping health Anxiety

 

http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/infopax.cfm?Info_id=53

Health Anxiety- The Super Scanner

 

http://www.get.gg/docs/SuperScanner.pdf



Peace and progress!!

S.C.

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