Health anxiety

[43mumof2]

Hi , can anyone just listen or hold my hand , im struggling so much today the tears just keep coming ...

my recent anxiety is Bowel C im convinced i have it and no one is taking me seriously , iv had IBS for years ...but just recently iv had more bloating ..more pain ...and change in motions / colour .....back and forth to doctors various blood tests done some ok ...some not . but still they say its my anxiety .



im a nussense to everyone ....not even the consultant taking me serious ...more waiting more tests ...but not a colonoscopy as i want ....
there all missing it ...

i hate being like this , iv no where to turn or go to or talk to cant get a GP appointment for 2 weeks .... ....more waiting ....more uncertainty .....more time to miss it ...

they all think its my health anxiety ....

sorry i know im probably sounding crazy but im so frustrated ...i just dont know what to do ...

[Faithless]

Anxiety and IBS can be related, one can exacerbate the other. Think, for example about butterflies in the stomach when anxious - a psychological reaction can trigger s physical response and vice versa.
Evidence from a number of studies suggests that CBT can help to break this cycle, ask your GP for a referral. That may help you and reassure other health professionals that you are taking their advice and making a sensible attempt at managing your symptoms. You may also be ruling out / confirming the health anxiety diagnosis and helping to manage other stressful aspects of your life.

[43mumof2]

im having CBT at the moment but its a slow process ...

[Faithless]

Good luck with the CBT then op, sorry I can't suggest more

[43mumof2]

thanks ,its fine , its me thats the problem ...i hate being this way but truly se no way out ...