Hypochondria Support Group

Hypochondria refers to excessive worry about having a serious illness. Hypochondria is often characterized by fears that minor bodily symptoms may indicate a serious illness, constant self-examination and self-diagnosis, and a preoccupation with one's body. Many individuals with hypochondriasis express doubt and disbelief in the doctors' diagnosis.

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Health Anxiety Raging...

chloelu
chloelu
Hello...I haven't been on here for quite awhile but I'm going through a health scare and not handling it very well. Went to dr because I have like a spot on my abdomen that hurts when you press on it. Thought I felt a lump. Dr. said no lump but now it hurts even worse from her pressing on it. anyway I have a abdomen ultrasound scheduled in a couple of days and I'm just sick with anxiety. At this point I can't tell if I'm having real symptoms from whatever is going on in my stomach or if I am sick from full out anxiety attacks. I feel nauseous and just have this overwhelming feeling of something being really wrong. Also dr said my white blood cell count was high and ordered antibiotics.. I don't know if anyone can give me some tips on how to calm down and get through this. I'm really distraught this time . BTW I'm 43 and I've dealt with anxiety issues since my mid- 20's. I usually do very well lately managing it but if I have any type of pain or health thing going on I revert back to this.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm going through the same thing. It really sucks wondering if it's all in your head or not. My ears are constantly ringing, I keep getting little chills everywhere and I wonder if it's because I'm thinking about it so much or if there's something actually wrong. It's awful. I'm right there with you.

Feel free to message me if you want to talk, it really sucks feeling like you're the only one
deleted_user
deleted_user
I think posting here and getting this out is probably good therapy in itself. Maybe keep a log of your issues, symptoms, concerns, and write down as many logical arguments as you can. For example if you have a sore throat (like I did) that was persisting (like I did) and you saw multiple ENTs that said everything was fine (like me) write it all down. Write down what they said and why they weren't worried. For whatever reason when we freak out the logical portion of our brain shuts down and all reason is gone. If you go back and look at what you wrote when you weren't emotional it may help to calm and reassure you. I know too that I tend to have episodes when I get more stressed which is why a keeping a log can also help. If you see a strong correlation between your stress and your medical issues than that suggests there is probably nothing physically wrong with you. Hope this helps!