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Posted 7/8/2015 10:38 AM (GMT 0)
Good morning,

So I've had a good 2 weeks and now all the sudden a major good thing happened at work 2 days ago and the HA is back. I have hyper focused on the fact that maybe I have enlarged lymph nodes. I seem to feel a bump of some sort on my left neck area a bit under my jaw but it comes and goes as I move. I went to 2 different Drs Over last 3 months w anxiety issues and asked them to check both said it was a non worry. I can't stop checking and poking looking to find one and then suddenly I "find" one. Although I know 99% sure I'm fine that 1% is killer due to this change.
Posted 7/8/2015 10:55 AM (GMT 0)
If your physicals are fine, let it go~~. Thinking about it is not good, gotta repeat and convince yourself it's okay.
Posted 7/8/2015 11:22 AM (GMT 0)
Health Anxiety is a real pain, sometimes literally.

My health anxiety has chosen to show its face again after my recent bout of derealisation ended. Now, I'm paranoid that my anxiety attacks aren't attacks at all, but partial seizures. Like you, I'm almost 100% certain that I'm fine, but occasionally those doubts pop into your head and its hard not to follow that line of thinking.
Posted 7/8/2015 1:02 PM (GMT 0)
If you keep poking around, you will always find something. Just the pressure of you poking will cause tissue to swell some, and you'll be convinced something is there.

Keep repeating to yourself - my doctor has checked me out, and found nothing of worry. I am fine, and can relax now that I've been checked by a professional.

Try some mindfulness videos, and get your mind to settle down. When the thoughts intrude, find a distraction. Get up, and move. Go clean the kitchen. Scrub the toilet. I'm serious. Anything to get your mind on something else.

Best of luck to you.
Posted 7/8/2015 2:12 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Griff, sorry you are going thru HA at this time, it really is a beast and will get the best of us if we let it.

As Stacey said, the more you poke around the more you will think you find things, so stop poking about. :)

Please take a look at the resources for helpful links to help with HA, there is help out there if you work it.

I can't remember if you are in therapy or not?
Posted 7/8/2015 2:24 PM (GMT 0)
There are so many veins and muscles and bone and fat and stuff in there, like others said, you will always find something. I have done this before and it drove me nuts.
Posted 7/8/2015 3:33 PM (GMT 0)
JG,

Lymph node preoccupation is common with HA sufferers! Know you are not alone in this...and I have read many similar posts to yours!

Try going through our health anxiety material from our Resources. Even if you've already done so...revisiting it is beneficial!

With understanding encouragement and support. ")

S.C.
Posted 7/10/2015 10:34 AM (GMT 0)
Finally was back to normal and now all sudden GI fear is back as I woke up w dark green stool is this normal?
Posted 7/10/2015 3:14 PM (GMT 0)
What did you eat yesterday, green stool is usually nothing to be concerned about. It is usually something we ate the day prior.
Posted 7/10/2015 3:30 PM (GMT 0)
Had a roti chicken salad spinach wrap w eggs grilled chicken corn with lettuce and corn and birthday cake.
Posted 7/10/2015 3:35 PM (GMT 0)
Yep, just as I thought green vegetables, they are known to make you have green stools. I'm nearly positive it was the spinach wrap you had. Keep an eye on it and it it continues then you can call your doctor but it really shouldn't concern you. :)
Posted 7/10/2015 4:41 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks yea the anxiety is giving me and upset stomach and now have the fear I'm going to get a fever. I know not true but again coping skills coming in full gear
Posted 7/10/2015 5:09 PM (GMT 0)
J.G.,

I know how you feel. I used to associate my stomach distress to coming down with something dreaded like the stomach 'flu' as well...

...but I can tell you that 99% of the time my fears were NOT the reality. (and the one time it did turn out to be an illness rather than my anxiety...the anxiety proved to be worse than the virus!!)

You are going to be fine, so keep up the good work with your coping skills...and you should be feeling much better soon.:)

High fives, and keep us posted,

S.C.
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