Hi AnxiousBetty, 

I came across your post randomly, I'm not diagnosed either currently waiting for a 2ww appointment but I felt compelled to reply. 
Book an appointment with your GP and explain exactly what you've said in the post. Tell them you have health anxiety and why you'd like to see them. It is a valid reason to see a GP. They may be able to guide you into other services that may help, or book regular appointments with themselves to help reassure you. 
I know not all GPs are created equal, they are busy, but most of them also want to help you. If you don't get what you're looking for from a particular one, try another! 
 

Holly

Hi AnxiousBetty, 

I came across your post randomly, I'm not diagnosed either currently waiting for a 2ww appointment but I felt compelled to reply. 
Book an appointment with your GP and explain exactly what you've said in the post. Tell them you have health anxiety and why you'd like to see them. It is a valid reason to see a GP. They may be able to guide you into other services that may help, or book regular appointments with themselves to help reassure you. 
I know not all GPs are created equal, they are busy, but most of them also want to help you. If you don't get what you're looking for from a particular one, try another! 
 

Holly

Thank you for taking the time to read and reply I have made an appointment to see a private GP tomorrow as I just cannot get a face to face with my NHS GP .  I get a 30 mins consultation in a private surgery I have made a list of all the things I need to talk to him about including the anxiety. I have paid and seen him before and he is very caring so I am hoping not only will he be able to reassure me concerning the blemish but will be able to guide me towards some help with the anxiety.
 

Is your diagnosis for skin problems or the anxiety whichever I wish you well 

I am having investigations for an ulcer that won't heal in my mouth - hopefully it's just that, an ulcer, but we will see. 
 

I do have anxiety though, just in general, I have CBT therapy to help me. 
 

I hope you can get some help tomorrow! 

I have been looking at CBT and will discuss it with GP tomorrow Guessing it will be a long wait on the NHS so might look at private if it is too long a wait. Fingers crossed all goes well with your tests x

I self referred through the NHS IAPT service after being told about it by my GP and had an assessment call the following week with commencement two weeks after. 
fingers crossed it is quick for you! 

Hi 

Cbt didn't work for me at all. 

I'm currently having face to face counselling via video. 

X

I have only had two sessions so far so the jury is still out. I'm hopefull it helps! 
 

I hope the video works better for you. 

Will take a look thank you as guessing private will be very expensive x

Just a quick update as you two lovely people have been so kind and understanding.

Saw the private GP this morning and he has said nothing sinister about the mark on my arm but as I have picked and poked around the area it needs time to heal He wants me to go back when it's healed so he can see what caused inflammation. He has told me to cancel the dermatologist as not needed and that CBT would probably be helpful as my anxiety has a reason so he thinks it could be helpful. I will try to get on the NHS referral as I have paid out enough on going private Thank you both once again and I hope you both have similar outcomes to me please keep me updated .