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Posted 9/6/2012 3:34 PM (GMT 0)
Ok. I'm 19. And I developed a extreme health anxiety recently due to a abscess I had ooh my neck. I got surgery on it and it's been about a month post OP and it seems to be healing but I still have health anxiety. I think everything is wrong with me. right now I'm fixated on these movable lumps I have on my lower belly below and around my belly button. It can just be cellulite since I am obese but my mind thinks to the negative which of course it's cancer. The party that sucks I can't even go to the doc because I have no money.and I'm still paint the surgeon since he charges me just to see the cut for one second and say everything isok. I have an appointment with him on next Thursday but I'm going to cancel because I owe him the last visit in which I thought he wasn't going to charge but did. So if I go I would have to pay 80 dollars
Posted 9/6/2012 4:21 PM (GMT 0)
Hi jo,

I know that this health anxiety stuff is awful. Try to remember though that you just recently saw the gynocologist and if there had been anything to worry about, abdominally speaking, they would have found it then!

Also keep in mind that everything thus far that you have feared has not been anything to worry about...the abcess that you thought was something scary, wasn't...and it is healing. The other things that you mentioned before? Turned out to be nothing serious...so this time is most likely the same senario.

Please consider working with the free on-line therapy in our Resources. We also have down loads there that are like journal worksheets. Theses help you to go through your fears step by step, and logically work them through, rather than just worrying about them. You may also choose to try a self-help book...but whatever you choose do something! It is the only way that you are going to get some relief.

There comes a point where you have to make the decision: "Am I going to let anxiety control me...or am I going to do something to help myself recover?"

I know that you are strong enough to make the right choice!:)

Hugs and encouragement!

S.C.
Posted 9/6/2012 4:49 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

Health anxiety can become really controlling and frightening I know as I have struggled with health anxiety for years. SC has given some good advice re looking at the free on-line therapy as that can be a real help so if you have the time take a look.

Also keep posting here and let us know how you are doing we are here to offer support.

Hibee
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