Getting really nervous and having health anxiety again

A couple of weeks ago I got a bruise on my thigh that also had an itchy rash on it. It has now since faded and going away however I just found it weird. I also have a couple light bruises on me. Also, around a week ago I had little red dots on my arm that lasted a day and they went away. I usually get this from the heat, however it isn't really summer yet so now I am freaking out thinking that I have Leukemia. Went to the doctors March 14th for an annual checkup, took blood and everything came back good (except low vitamin D, not a big deal) so I am just wondering if it would have came up in my blood work ..it was almost 2 months ago. I am really scaring myself to death. As for other symptoms, I get tired but not extremely and I get aches and pains here and there but I am really scaring myself ..should I bother to get another blood test or do you guys think I am fine? I am really stressing out..

K.M.,

I would take the good news of your recent health report as a sign that this is anxiety up to its old tricks. Anxiety is a liar, and wants us to believe that there is something wrong, when in fact we are experiencing its symptoms and effects. It also takes the small, normal physical things (such as bruises and skin changes) that are insignificant, and blows them out of proportion.

I think that focusing of managing the anxiety is your best course of action at this time.

Check out the health anxiety material in our Resources for a good start. Also use stress relieving exercises daily for reducing your worries and symptoms.:)

Stick with us for support and encouragement as well. We understand and will be here cheering you on!

S.C.