Health Anxiety, desperate.

Hi everyone, haven't posted on here since my last health worry where I thought I had either lymphoma or leukemia.

I suffer from extreme health anxiety which has taken over my whole life, I worry if I am suddenly going to die or if i have a hidden disease which could be fatal.

Right now I am worried that I have a brain tumour and i would appreciate if anyone could give their opinions.

Ive had a variety of headaches for the past 2 weeks which the doctors think its down to my anxiety. Toady my vision is quite blurry adn sometimes my left ear feels blocked, but then it disappears. 

I am very woprried and my parents are fed up of taking me to the hospital since ive been to a&e 2 times this summer.

 

please help thank you

  • Hi Catmeow.

    I'm very sorry to read about the impact your health anxiety is having on you and about your latest worry.

    If there is more than one doctor at your GP surgery then you could try getting a second opinion on the symptoms you're currently experiencing.

    Is your doctor aware of how bad your health anxiety is? If not, it may be worth letting them know and explaining the impact it is having on your day to day life.

    I'm not sure if you've come across this website but Anxiety UK offer support and guidance to anyone contending with any form of anxiety so it may be worth getting in touch with them as well.

    Kind regards, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator