Hello there. I've been suffering from an irrational fear from getting cancer and also dying.
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Since last two months I've had a mild yet constant shoulder and back pain. Before that I even had some problems with my breasts, went in for an ultrasound and im so so so grateful they came back okay. But the back pain has been troubling me.
I have become paranoid and whenever I find the tiniest thing somewhere in my body I keep googling and stressing even more. And every thing I search google says they're symptoms of some come of cancer. I'm always paranoid and AFRAID.
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jan34534 mimi89353
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i’m sorry you are going through this.
keep in mind that the vast majority of aches and pains we get in our body nothing serious. The shoulder and back pain you are getting is extremely common in so many people all over the world. That sounds more like a strain. The way we sit, the way we look at our phone or iPad, the way we lift things the way we sleep etc. all can contribute to this type of pain. That’s not something that sounds anything like cancer.
what you are doing is overthinking and hyper focusing on every little sensation you were getting in your body. That can drive you absolutely crazy for no reason at all. Those sensations that we get are completely normal.
It’s just the mind that when it has anxiety it goes to negative thinking and that’s what you need to learn to control.
I wasted over 20 years of my life worrying about my health and every little sensation I was feeling. Nothing bad ever happened. What a waste of years I could never get back!
when you search Google you are just going to make things worse. You can take just about any symptom and you can apply it to just about any condition that is not serious. I don’t waste your time on google.
if you are overwhelmed by everything, speak with a counselor who can help you manage this. You can also do virtual counseling. But don’t put yourself through this. It’s really not worth it. I’m going to guess that you are young so more than likely you are very healthy. Relax, do some things that make you laugh and smile and stay busy. Take care
kieran35167 mimi89353
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Hi I'm currently going through the same, my dad's passed away a year ago due to cancer and now I'm constantly telling myself I have the symptoms of cancer, I've recently started taking sertraline and now the side affects from them are making it worse 😭 I'm hoping they start to fade off soon because at the moment I'm feeling worse than ever.
Sofi4563 mimi89353
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Hey there! I have severe health anxiety, so I understand where you are coming from. I'm paranoid and obsessed with the possibility of having cancer or ALS. I started worrying when the ice bucket challenge came along, and a few months later I lost 2 uncles to cancer. I've been losing sleep since then. If I see a random awareness cancer or als ad, iI always think that is some kind of wicked karma, and if I'm seeing it I must have it. Although I can barely make it through the day, deep down I know the odds of having something are low, and these symptoms are mostly due to anxiety. I'd suggest going to a chiropractor, it may help with your back:)
gary79138 mimi89353
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been through the same for years and years ...everytime i get a symptom...its cancer ...doesnt matter how many other possible outcome there are....my mind is not focused on anything but
my latest battle ...ive had Ct scans, Ultrasounds endosxopies and blood tests done in the last money...all clear and good.....i get a rash and my lymph swells up and im googling telling me its cancer ...doctor says....its shingles......i know jts true but my mind fixates....its ahard existence but i truly believe just by getting up everyday we take the choice to live and be stronger