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Hello,
I'm new to this so bear with me... Basically I moved away from home for a new job 6 weeks ago - three weeks ago I had some strange stomach pains and became convinced I was pregnant - did 3 tests, I'm not pregnant!
The week after I had been out drinking with friends at home, when I came back for work I didn't hear much from them and became convinced everyone hated me!
It's all fine.
Now I am experiencing some pain in my lower left side again and odd pains elsewhere in my body (back, leg, abdomen) and I've convinced myself I'm terminally ill and constantly googling symptoms of various diseases.
My twin brother suffered health anxiety and it's got me really stressed out!
Are these pains normal for someone whose stressed/anxious??
Any tips on how to calm myself down?
Thanks xx
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I've never experienced anxiety before - can it come from a stressful new situation?
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Having just moved I went to the doctors yesterday and was told I had to wait at least a week for me to appear on the patient register.
The stomach pains seem to have stopped but this morning I found myself poking aroung in my armpit and groin - convincing myself I had pain and swellings.
I feel like I'm going mad - I've done no work and just sit over-analysing every tiny pain (it seems there's a lot).
Also, these 'symptoms' seem to get worse when I'm with my partner who is the only person I've confided in about this - do you think this could be a subconcious craving of reassurance?
Anyone know how to help myself while I wait for a doctors appointment? I've seen my bro sit and sob over various illnesses he thought he had I don't want that to end up being me?
I have also started to write a diary of pains/anxieties and what I've eaten in case it's an IBS-based thing - does anyone else do this?
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