Hey sorry to jump on the bandwagon. I have been suffering with health anxiety for 4 years now & every day is such a battle! Everything gets to me so quickly I am a massive over thinker but I constantly get told I'm such a hypochondriac which also drains me. 4 weeks ago I had my first ever smear. (Im 26) but for years I've been scared to get it but in a way im glad I did now because yesterday I got a letter through the door and it told me im HPV positive & low grade dyskaryosis & I have to attend the hospital on April 6th for a colposcopy and I am absolutely petrified!

Hi

Completely understand the daily battle..

Some of the messages on here I can relate to totally. 

I have tried everything it won't leave me. It's debilitating. 

I hide it as (char) pink girl said. Ie hair and make up.

It's so comforting to know I'm not alone in this. 

I have hpv too and have had abnormal cells. 

They were taken away by letz. That was over 20 years ago.

I'm currently waiting on cervical biopsy results. 

Obviously I'm worrying and worrying. 

Best wishes to you Danni x

I am exactly the same with health anxiety Only started a couple of years ago when diagnosed with Actinic Keratosis all cleared up with Eufidix I go long periods without the anxiety then something will start me off again Last week it was a burning sensation in my mouth and on my tongue which I have had before and was diagnosed as being caused by anxiety but still was convincing myself it was cancer of the mouth That passed and then a mark on my arm which has been checked looked like it had changed now I am anxious that it's  some type of skin cancer Luckily I am able to see a private dermatologist and my year,y check up is due so have an app next week at 73 years old I feel such a pathetic person

Hi AnxiousBetty,

You are not pathetic. Health anxiety is a real problem and doesn't choose age or life situation. I understand it feels worse when you've actually got things checked and still worry (I get that, too) but that's because health anxiety and obsessive thoughts like that are really a mental trouble that requires help. 

You are not alone. I notice things and have bad thoughts, I wish they would stop. I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, that takes a lot of work and I have seen some improvement. 

Wishing you the best.

Thank you it's good to know I am not alone with these anxieties x

Hello

Yes I'm the same with going for periods not worrying.  And the bang here we go again.

I have generalised anxiety,  but this health anxiety is crippling.  

I'm stills waiting in biopsy results over 3 weeks now so I'm worried sick. Already had tears this morning. 

I hide it with make up etc and People wouldn't know. But inside I'm.a complete mess . I've had CBT. And counselling last year but nothing helps. 

Propanalol does help a bit.

You are not pathetic at all , bless your heart. I totally understand.  X I take comfort knowing its not just me.

Best wishes xx

It really is such an awful feeling I have only suffered since Covid  when it was impossible to get GP app and even though that is all behind us now still can't get to see my GP I have paid to see a GP privately and he has assured me the blemish on my arm is not sinister but every so often panic sets in x

I know exactly how you feel. I have propanalol too, ot does help.

I suffer from GAD and have done all my life.

But the added health anxiety is just debilitating. 

I too know we're all going to die, but that doesn't help. 

I'm 57 I've suffered since childhood.

Love to everyone