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elizabeth11977
elizabeth11977

Had an ok day after about a month of severe health anxiety. "Thought" I felt a bit squeamish a wee while ago. Couldn't eat dinner. Had a little pain under right ribs. Then it started! What if.....the pain gets worse.....I have to go a and e...... I'm phobic about all things medical btw.........I need operation......they find it's terminal cancer........ I have my funeral planned....again!, how will my family cope without me....they are all adults by the way. Result?. Panic!  I HATE this damned thing!!!!! 

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  • stephx
    stephx elizabeth11977

    Posted

    How old are you ?

    Have you told family ?

    Have you got help ?

    This is how I am one thought that can't be controlled and comes by its self leads to another it's frustrating and once that's there it's not going to go is it !

    From one little pain on my finger tip and all he'll brakes lose with me hun .

    Having pain under right rib especially after eating is totally a normal thing it can be gas or acid ect x

    • elizabeth11977
      elizabeth11977 stephx

      Posted

      Hi thanks for reply. Oh I.m well used to this unfortunately! I'm 66....old enough to know better! I'm sorry you suffer with this too.i just want a bit of peace! Yep family know but can't expect them to understand. That's why I'm here. People understand. Wish I had an answer. Hope you,re ok at mo. E.
    • stephx
      stephx elizabeth11977

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      That's really good your family know oh I so understand with expecting them to understand it's impossible isn't it I feel sorry for my family because I go on so much and nobody really can know unless they have it them self

      That's a amazing age ! I can't see me getting there ...

      How long have you had anxiety ?

    • elizabeth11977
      elizabeth11977 stephx

      Posted

      Good grief!!! You're making me feel ancient! Lol. Would you believe I've had health anxiety since I was 5 ??  Saw the school nurse and freaked! No idea why. Couldn't articulate it as HA of course but I did in early 20s. Saw every "psycho" going but still happens. It has been much worse but it has also been better than now. Its a pain!  I take you,re young? I hope whatever help you get is....well helping! 
  • elizabeth11977
    elizabeth11977

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    Without any other symptoms it would seem you,re just not drinking enough! Read recently that a woman who weighs 12 stone should ideally drink 4and a half litres of water a day!!!! Adjust accordingly to your weight. Give it a try. You,ve nothing to lose! 
  • elizabeth11977
    elizabeth11977

    Posted

    Haven't a clue what I'm doin! Posted to myself re urine! Sorry for confusion! 
    • stephx
      stephx elizabeth11977

      Posted

      It's fine i was on a urine question when you posted it so I got confused haha
    • stephx
      stephx elizabeth11977

      Posted

      I'm 22 iv had anxiety since I was around 5 too I can remeber so many times having to run out of the dinner hall having a panic attack I have I think every anxiety going but ha is now the far worst iv ever had !
  • shellbay1
    shellbay1 elizabeth11977

    Posted

    hello

    you sound just like me

    i was diagnosed with depression and anxiety at the doctors last week and i have pains under my ribs too and am thinking the worst

    i always think the worst. took me ages to go to the doctors but glad i did.

    dont feel so alonr knowing there are others like me. thanks

    • elizabeth11977
      elizabeth11977 shellbay1

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply. I can't /won't go to docs! It's irrational I know but I'm phobic about all things medical. If your taking meds now or perhaps a talking therapy good luck with that. I sincerely hope you,re on the way to recovery. It's not nice this malarkey! E.
    • shellbay1
      shellbay1 elizabeth11977

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      it took me ages to go to the doctors because i was scared they were going to tell me i was seriously ill, i know that i am mentally ill, my brain is a bit sick, like any other part of the body. try and pluck up the courage to go to the doctors just to have a chat about how you feel, it really will help.

      take care

    • helen_07568
      helen_07568 elizabeth11977

      Posted

      yes elizabeth I can.t go docs either    awful know how you feel its fear of illness and dying thats what I think it is  awful I know..    I was told I had a life threatening condition at 37 Had to have a operation and thats what set it all off, sky high bp at docs its fear, fear everything   fear all things medical you  lovely people on here you are all suffering from fear   take care
    • elizabeth11977
      elizabeth11977 helen_07568

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      Oh Helen it's the craziest thing! Rationally I know docs won't "give" me anything! They are there to help but somehow I can't/won't accept that! I am one of the strongest people I know except when it comes to this area. I'm a coper......for everyone else. I wish I had answers! Not a lot can be worse than the anxiety of the imagination working overtime! 
    • helen_07568
      helen_07568 elizabeth11977

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      like I said we are too sensitive Elizabeth    I am a coper as well I realjy have to be, but the docs, can do dentist no bother,  and pain aswell, its just this docs thing    My doc is lovely its fear of bad news I am sure of that   have   to face ours fears thats what the answer  

       

    • elizabeth11977
      elizabeth11977 helen_07568

      Posted

      What do you do then Helen? How do you manage? Can I ask what age you are? I'm 66 and had this problem all my life! I have 4 children and the only time I happily went to docs or hospital was when I was pregnant. 
    • helen_07568
      helen_07568 elizabeth11977

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      I was 55 last week Elizabeth 4 children ,   one of which is only 9 he has bad ecezma so have to go to docs with him lots but for me if I get a uti I take garlic I cannot go to the docs anymore for myself ....even my bus route passes the hospital and I feel very uncomfortable its madness have you heard of Claire Weekes she has alot of books about anxiety very old from the 1970.s  they help abit facing fears....

       

    • elizabeth11977
      elizabeth11977

      Posted

      Oh Helen it seems you've written something inappropriate! Can you use private messages on this site? Try that. E.
    • elizabeth11977
      elizabeth11977 helen_07568

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      Hi Helen hada really busy day then cldnt find your posts, my computer skills are not what they should be! I'm not ignoring you! Can you use private mail here? I've Sussed out how to. I will send you my mobile number . Feel free to use it but tx only please as I am profoundly deaf. Hope this is ok. Elizabeth.
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