How do I stop it

[jillellen]

My OCD of health issues is out of control. Every twinge or bump and now food getting stuck in my throat and I have a enlarged lymph node in neck they biospied came back inflammation I still think it's all cancer . Can't stop thinking of it . Therapist not helping . It's out of control and making me so depressed

[Hidden]

I'm sorry you are suffering. I am also a worse case scenario thinker. I obsess about something happening to my child now. It got worse when I had her. Maybe a new therapist could help. I wish I had more answers but I can be here to listen.

[jillellen in reply to Hidden]

Thanks have new therapist and psychiatrist . They both said meds will help but so far the side effects of the meds are horrible and they make my thoughts I have cancer worse

[Hidden in reply to jillellen]

Sometimes you have to try different combinations. I've been on several and Buspar is the best one for me.

[jillellen in reply to Hidden]

Is the buspar really making a difference

[Hidden in reply to jillellen]

Yes. I take it for anxiety and it helps a lot. Doesn't take it all away but I can tell when I have missed it. Just a little drowsiness for about an hour after taking it. Of course, ask your docs if they think it could help you. I've been on it nearly five years now.

[jillellen in reply to Hidden]

I take Ativan and that helps but only controls it a little I want it gone ! I feel hopeless right now

[Hidden in reply to jillellen]

I want it gone too. It's hard raising a child and being married with my condition. Have you ever tried Xanax for episodes? I will be out of it for good now but for a while I used it for my ptsd and when it was storming a lot.

[jillellen in reply to Hidden]

Ativan is similar. Yes all of its hard I have two kids and husbandand everyoneis pretty much sick I me lol ! Today my depression is severe because they are still monitoring my lymph nodes and that scares me plus I am suddenlyhaving problems swallowing

[Hidden in reply to jillellen]

Sounds like a hectic life. Try not to worry yourself sick. I'll be praying for you.

[jillellen in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for listening I appreciate it

[TheGentleGiant in reply to jillellen]

Meds will initially make your symptoms worse for a few days but they will calm down soon. It's the same for anyone going on new or different medications.

[jillellen in reply to TheGentleGiant]

The side effects make it so I can't stay on them

[TheGentleGiant in reply to jillellen]

Can you tell me what Kind of side affects you have?