Anxiety, struggling

[InTheSheds]

Hope it's OK to post, on my own and noone here to talk to.
I'm really struggling at the moment with anxiety, it's not something I've ever really suffered with before but this last couple of months have been awful. I'm just constantly overthinking everything, and as soon as one thing resolves itself I move on to another and it's just exhausting.
Currently I'm worrying because I was meant to meet a friend today for a coffee, he cancelled as his baby was ill, I'm now panicking that it's just an excuse and that actually he doesn't like me anymore and I must have done something to upset him. I pretty much know this isn't true and that I'm being ridiculous, but I'm on the brink of tears about it.
Is this normal with anxiety, is that what this is? I'm not necessarily looking for replies, I just feel better for writing this down.

Anxiety is awful. I have health anxiety and honestly feel like I’m losing the plot.

Last month, I had noro and the month before another tummy bug so I convinced myself I have bowel cancer.

This month, after having a long period, k have convinced myself I have womb cancer and bruised my stomach looking for lumps. Found one - turned out I needed to use the bathroom. I just drive myself to the brink for our reason at all

Hi @InTheSheds here to listen xx
Honestly, please don't think your friend doesn't like you. Babies can be unpredictable, i think your friend probably feels awful about cancelling. To distract yourself, could you think about all the good qualities you have? I would start your list with kind and caring as that is how you come across in your post x

Make sure you're eating nutritious low sugar food, be strict about sleep and get a work out and fresh air everyday. I used to roll my eyes at those basics but they make a huge difference. You can get medication and CBT, too.

What triggered the anxiety a couple of months ago?

It's anxiety. I hade had it all my life but certain things trigger it. Pregnancy really set it off and I was worrying about everything. Look up some cbt online to help you through it. Challenge the thought and imagine the scenario you are worrying about. Ignoring it makes it worse but if you challenge it you can stop the cycle. When you're in it it's horrible though.