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.
i am a 47 year old basically healthy woman. Wife and mother of 2. UC for 11 years and taking Humira for 6 years now. In complete remission for 2 years. My problem is that the Humira and the fact that I had three family members die in 9 months time (3 years ago) has turned me into a crazy person about my health. I am always stressed about health issues. Every feeling, lump, cough, or ache is something life threatening. I went through counseling 6 months after the deaths and it helped some what, but I still have issues. Hate taking a drug that is saving my life basically, but has so many risks. Worry is an everyday occurance.
My latest is a case of what I think is ringworm from my daughter (who had it). Two days later I found a swollen lymph node in my groin. On the same side as the skin rash. Logically I know what is happening, but of course I am seeing the dr Monday. Panic has already set in!!!!
this is the cycle that I can not seem to break. I hate the panic and the worry .
I know how you feel with obsessing about your heart. Along with my fear of cancer, I have worries about my heart as well I went through periods when I checked my b/p multiple times a day. Every time I feel a twinge in my chest I panic. I was having anxiety attacks along with it. I was finally put on low dose metoprolol which really seemed to help. It has a way of slowing down the heart and has a calming effect.
Thanks again,
And I hope you can relax too.
Is there a reason for the ultrasound?