health anxiety for a long time help?

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Hi I've health anxiety keep thinking that something bad is wrong with me even though the doctor said there's nothing wrong with me but I don't believe them it's called health anxiety I've had scans but still don't believe the doctor.i should have faith in them but my mind doesn't.Keep thinking something going to happen to me doctor said I've got ibs but I think it's cancer.silly mind. please help anyone else have this problem.

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    I have ibs also. Doc ain't giving me any meds because they say anxiety is the cause. Its horrible i constantly feel pain that's when i panic out saying im about t die. I'm always taking antacid over the counter one.but ibs lingers .

    I'm scared too

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      Hi Sharon.i too have ibs and doctor not prescribed anything for me either but you can go to library and get a book about it and what best foods to eat my daughter suffers with it too but she finds eating salad and rye vita helps with bloated stomach.hope you feel better soon.x

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