1. Community
  2. Mental health
  3. Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety about cancer

Posted , 2 users are following.

moop81398
moop81398

Hello everyone.

I seem to worry about having cancer all the time or my mind goes straight to the worst scenario.

I have ibs which stresses me out and ill get headaches.

I have been checked out.

Ive had blood tests ct scans x rays on my stomach stool samples and stool cultures and everything came back negative...yet i cant stop worrying. Im ok after the tests but like 2 weeks later ill start thinking something has developed. Its annoying. I just had a baby girl and i worry ill develop cancer or something and die and not get to watch her grow.

0 likes, 4 replies

4 Replies

  • Backtome
    Backtome moop81398

    Posted

    I felt the same after my first was born. I lost a close relative to cancer and after my child was born I was terrified of leaving him too. Talk to your doctor. They might give you something to help you cope with anxiety and it's a good idea to talk to someone about how your feeling.

    Also the post natal period is a very vulnerable time. Your sleep deprived, hormonal and also recovering from child birth/pregnancy. Your body can feel very different for awhile which can be upsetting and scary.

    Just know it's all normal. Nobody prepares you for labor or delivery and all the things your body goes through after wards but it is temporary. Try to enjoy this time with baby, lots of cuddles and lots of rest.

    Make sure your eating right and drinking enough fluids and take a good multi vitamin too.

    I hope you feel better soon

    • moop81398
      moop81398 Backtome

      Posted

      Im actually a male. No post partem for me. After she was born though all i could think about is being there for her and my gf and giving them everything they need. Id get anxiety that i wont be able to see her grow and live life with my gf and baby.

      I feel after all those tests ive taken i shpuld be relaxed but im not

    • Backtome
      Backtome moop81398

      Posted

      Sorry I just assumed. What your feeling isn't uncommon though. It's natural to feel strong emotions and to worry about not being there for your child. And although you didn't physically give birth, men have hormone receptors too that kick in during bonding. It's also possible for men to deal with feelings of anxiety or even depression post baby. I would defo talk to your doctor and tell them that your having some anxiety. You could try some talk therapy and if that doesn't help maybe some mild anti-anxiety med short term to help you get through it.

      I've been through this type of anxiety and know how bad it can be. Just want you to know it will get better

  • sierraa
    sierraa moop81398

    Posted

    I feel the same way as you, I was just diagnosed with a stomach ulcer and I keep thinking it's cancer.. I've had blood tests, an x-ray, everything was normal. But still in my mind I can't get over it. I went back to the doctor yesterday because I've been having trouble sleeping and my body feels very heavy and I was scared it's cancer fatigue...she basically laughed in my face and told me It's just my stress,anxiety, and lack of sleep.

    The best thing we can do is just listen to what the doctors tell us and try to be happy.. If something happens, it happens. We can only do so much for ourselves and it's scary, but that's how life is I guess.. 

    Stay strong, and keep positive thoughts.

Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.