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Please can somebody help me. Medical anxiety

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emma71409
emma71409

hi all,

this is going to sound down right crazy and stupid to a lot of people, but yesterday i wore some socks, when i took them off they had been digging into my calves, on one of my calves there was a small purple indentation where it looked like obviously i had cut the blood supply off. I have now convinced myself that i am going to end up with a blood clot and its going to travel elsewhere in my body.

the mark has left a bruise as well but i cant remember if that bruise was there before hand. ive had one panic attack already today, i have been taking proponalol to manage symptoms as and when i need to. but now im convinced my leg doesnt feel right! 😦 there is no swelling and no other symptoms apart from the bruise but i just cant help but panic, i just cant imagine this now for the rest of my life that every small thing i am going to over think

please say someone else is in the same boat and im not losing my mind

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  • jan34534
    jan34534 emma71409

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    you’re not losing your mind for sure. You just are suffering from anxiety, overthinking and panic. many people suffer from this. You’re not going to get a blood clot because your sock was on too tight. That’s not how it works. you would have intense pain if your blood circulation was really cut off. You wouldn’t be able to walk. it’s important that you are aware that you are over thinking this so that you can find ways to limit your anxiety.

    I can tell you from personal experience, the sooner you learn to manage this, the better your life will be. I spent many many years with anxiety, over thinking, worried about my health, etc. and nothing bad ever happened. Those years I can never ever get back and they were pretty much wasted. Please be aware of that.

    the The vast majority of symptoms and illnesses are not serious. If this is really affecting your life in a negative way, please consider getting some counseling for this. If you worry about every little ache or pain, you’re going to be miserable. take care of yourself and keep busy to keep your mind off of these things.

    • sasical72
      sasical72 jan34534

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      I agree with everything Jan has said.

      And since I have severe health anxiety too, can I just ask Jan, what kind of therapy did you do that helped you? I had not heard before that overthinking is a way of managing anxiety and that is very interesting. I have done lots of different kinds of therapy but my anxiety just seems to morph from one kind to another.

      Thank you!

  • mark17352
    mark17352 emma71409

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    I thought I had a blood clot In my leg noticed a spot on my leg convinced my self I had a blood clot but obviously it was my anxiety because that was 3 weeks ago and I'm still here

  • bernipes
    bernipes emma71409

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    Don't feel bad about it, Emma. As Jan said, the important thing is that you are able to understand for yourself that you are overthinking.

    Many people suffer from some degree of health anxiety and live a normal life, with the help of therapy and self-control.

    When the pandemic started, I could have sworn my fingernails were purple because I had low blood oxygenation, but eventually I was fine and still am.

    Stick to your medication, get good psychological counseling, and avoid the tight socks 😃

  • emma71409
    emma71409

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    Hiya, i'd just like to thank you all for the replies. i managed to speak to my GP and it turned out i was on a very low dose of Proponolalol so that has been upped and i seem to be managing a bit better today.

    i have a very good employer and we have access to a 24/7 helpline for counselling as well as online counselling so i am going to take that up.

    i seem to be able to manage my anxiety when i can speak to someone on the phone and im very lucky to have people i can call.

    i seem to struggle when im alone and let my mind take over but i have taken some of your tips on board, the breathing and telling myself im young and healthy and this is just the anxiety.

    i do wish i could just get back to my normal self now though, i feel like im now panicking in case i have a panic attack again it does feel never ending

    • ChrisLancs83
      ChrisLancs83 emma71409

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      "i feel like im now panicking in case i have a panic attack again it does feel never ending"

      That is the very definition of a panic disorder, have you tried arranging CBT through the NHS. Your doctor should have the details for your local service.

  • marina67565
    marina67565 emma71409

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    this happens to me alot too mostly with allergiesill eat somethung and then think im alergic to it and then start feeling itchy when im pwrfectly fine i do that with other medical things too. YOURE NOT ALONE

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