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I need help don’t I?

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Iamsodonewith2020 · 25/03/2021 22:04

For many years I have suffered with what I thought was very low level anxiety. Over the years I have had various health scares that have always turned out to be nothing. However since my mum had breast cancer 4 years ago I have been living in a state of constant fear. Again it has all been relatively low level, undetectable by most, eg breast pain 3.5 years ago led to mammogram and a biopsy but was all fine and hormones declared the problem, then 3 years ago I lost feeling in one side and couldn’t speak properly. This was eventually after extensive Scans and tests diagnosed as a migraine/anxiety attack. Then 2 years ago I found a breast lump which Gp said wasn’t there but referred anyway. All ok. In the past year I have had vestibular neuritis diagnosed after waking up unable to walk because of dizziness and weakness on right side again and visual disturbance( brain scan investigations all ok) chronic period pain which was a OC query. Scans there proved mild endo. I had covid at Christmas and was very very poorly.
Last month I became off balance again and started to get headaches and quite severe feelings of nausea. I resisted google and treated as if vestibular neuritis brought on by covid but then all day today I have smekt a weird smell like when heating first comes on in winter all day. Finally googled as thought odd as my sense of smell is still not back after covid and BRAIN TUMOUR Is an obvious cause. I now feel like right leg is weak again. I can’t go on anymore feeling this Ill with genuine severe symptoms that turn out to be nothing much. I feel like this is it now, this is the big one and I am going to die. Things are seemingly stress free in all areas of my life but this constant cause for health anxiety is killing me. I need help. What do I do???

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BoomTastic1 · 25/03/2021 22:24

Is private counselling an option for you? Flowers

Yummymummy2020 · 25/03/2021 22:27

I would talk to your gp. Definitely tell him or her how you feel. To be fair, you are right to get things checked when you are worried and even mild endo can have really tough symptoms. Allow yourself some grace it’s a really hard time with the virus. You could also consider some therapy if the anxiety is interfering with everyday life, again your gp can help with this too. It’s very hard though to feel that way!

Iamsodonewith2020 · 29/03/2021 10:26

I have booked an appointment. GP calling late morning. I have written down what I want to say so hopefully won’t stumble on words. Feel really sick now

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TolpuddleFarter · 29/03/2021 10:29

I have been the same (and still am.)

The brain is so powerful. It has tricked me into having physical symptoms (obviously because I am anxious about it.)

When I look back, I think I was like this when I was 10 years old. I've had years when I haven't had health anxiety, but if there is any stressful situation, I get physically ill (with whatever I am currently worried about.)

I found fluoxetine a lifesaver. And CBT really useful. I am currently not on medication, but feel I may need to soon.

TolpuddleFarter · 29/03/2021 10:30

And by the way, and GP I have seen has been very sympathetic when I have described it to them.

Iamsodonewith2020 · 29/03/2021 10:39

Just spoken to GP. She was ok but I was really hoping she might help to allay my fears about brain tumour. She has written a prescription for Amitryptline and referred for therapy. I felt better head wise this morning as I knew I had sorted it out but now I know she won’t see me or refer me to neurologist I feel horrendous again.

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