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Posted 3/26/2016 6:52 AM (GMT 0)
Hi guys
So I have been really anxious because I have very bad health anxiety I have had tension headaches for about two years now I have been very diligent in taking my medications that have been prescribed for it lately I haven't been taking it because I just got on a new medication for my ocd impulsive thoughts my anxiety and for my major depressive disorder. Anyways lately I have had really bad pressure on my scalp when I lay down not to mention I've been feeling dizzy even more so when I bend over I've also been very cold which is very odd for me because I'm very hot natured plus I haven't been feeling right in the head like mentally wise I think that it would be considered as personality changes and there is a noticeable brain fog that I feel I have trouble focusing and staying on track I have totally convinced myself that I am dying from some kind of cancer and if it's a brain tumor I don't know what I'm going to do I heard that is one of the worst cancers you can get because it is so hard to get rid of I have talked to my doctor about getting an MRI or cat scan but she keeps tacking it up to anxiety which is very frustrating because I feel like I'm not being heard she also said because of the radiation that us excreted by those tests could actually cause cancer but I haven't had a cat scan in about a good two or three years on the 30th of March I will be going to the doctors for standard blood work can things like brain cancer and the like be detected by blood work? ... Anyways my point being is I need a peace of mind something to hang onto I'm so scared
Posted 3/26/2016 9:01 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Welcome to the forum sorry to hear you are dealing with health anxiety.

You will find good support here from members who will be able to relate to what you are going through.

Health anxiety is a tough one to deal with and if left untreated it can really take over your life so it's important you do all you can to help yourself we have some good links in our resources thread which is the first post on the main page so take a look. The main thing with health anxiety is to remember not to google your symptoms as this will only make things a lot worse.

The good news is lots can be done to help such as taking medications or doing some talking therapy such as CBT or Mindfulness but I feel it's best to do a combination of both.

Blood work will flag anything up if there is anything wrong so it's usually the first step a doctor will take and is good for you as it will help put your mind at rest.

What medications you taking? The reason I ask is that some of the antidepressants can cause fluctuations in temperature. I take Prozac and one of the side effects is that I do feel the cold more.

Keep us posted on your progress we are here for you.

Hibee
Posted 3/26/2016 8:42 PM (GMT 0)
Hi thank you so much for replying!! And the medication that I am currently taking is Zoloft and gabapentin
Posted 3/27/2016 12:07 AM (GMT 0)
Hi and welcome!

I am sorry to hear of your recent worries...I understand how that feels as I too have dealt with health related anxiety issues!

Are you currently working with a therapist specifically for this? If not, I do recommend it as something to consider!

Also, as Hibee mentioned, there is great self help for health anxiety (links and book recommendations) in our Resources here! If you commit to working the suggested coping skills daily...it will make a difference!

Keep talking with us as well. Support is key...and with many of us here dealing with the same challenge...you'll find much encouragement anytime you post.:)

Talk soon,

Scaredy Cat
Posted 3/27/2016 2:35 AM (GMT 0)
Hey scaredy cat thank you so much for replying! Yes I am currently seeing a psychologist for my mental health she is also aware of my health anxiety that is why I was prescribed Zoloft she said it will help with the health anxiety because she said it was considered repetition of thoughts because I am constantly worried about the same thing she also said it rooted back to my childhood
Posted 3/27/2016 7:23 PM (GMT 0)
I would like to say that when I first started having anxiety, I had the exact same symptoms including brain zaps (and I never took meds at the time) dizzy for no reason which I still do but it's a lot less than before. The floor underneath me would feel like it disappeared it was really messed up and I kept thinking it was a brain tumor and went to hospital 2 times and they wouldn't do it because they did the same thing anxiety. But than I went to a diff doctor and she referred me to a CAT scan but I feel like an idiot now because and mri is magnetic and does not cause cancer 😕 Anyways, I finally got it I was golden thank god.

But yeah I got a lot better after finding out it was only anxiety I recovered but recently relapsed 5 years later on and started working on it meditating and running 3-6km a day feeling slightly better now it's only been 3 weeks and 2 weeks of consistent meditation and sports. So we shall see
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