help anxiety through the roof !

Hello everyone . I have major health anxiety my latest is now lung cancer because I feel like I'm having trouble breathing and when walking a flight of stairs I'm out of breath . I am overweight and a smoker but only 27 and 2 months ago had a clear ct minus a tiny adrenal tumor . I am stuffy but I'm still freaking out. It couldn't develope in 2 months could it ? Any advice ??

Hi IP,

Being aware of our breathing, or focusing in on shortness of breath is a common anxiety trait. We often, without being aware of it, rapid/shallow breath...causing unproductive breathing and tight chest muscles.

Falling out of shape happens, and can contribute futher to these feelings that you describe while ascending stairs, or other exertion.

Doing your best to cut down/quit on the cigarettes, getting some low impact regular exericise, and practice breathing exercises will help.

All are an effort I realize...but one that I am sure will be worth taking for your health and peace of mind! :)

S.C.

Hi

Health anxiety is a tough thing to live with and can really take over your life if you let it so it's important to address your anxiety. Have a look at our resources thread for some useful links to self help guides.

Yes an ear infection could of given you a slightly elevated WBC but I would not worry about that if the doctor thought it was something he would of told you.

Hibee