I currently have major health anxiety. Awaiting scans that cannot be brought forward (unless in critical condition) and having to wait a week and a half when am in pain and severe discomfort. I have just graduated and am looking for a job however in my state this has been put on hold. So am just trying to control my anxiety and occupy myself in the home however this is VERY VERY difficult.
- Not knowing exactly what is wrong until scans etc... are done
- Not being able to exercise and do the things i want to do + everyday things
I honestly feel like i am going insane. And with the pain and discomfort it is all just so unbearable. Even so when i am alone.
Health anxiety is awful. I have been the same for some years now. I left my job in 2014 as it got so bad. Went back to a new job in 2017 and seem to have hit a slump again.
I totally get you regards to having pain and not knowing what’s wrong. Easier said than done but I found just talking to other likeminded people the way forward for me.
I hope you get your scans soon. I’m waiting on a liver scan but could be weeks. UK waiting times sadly.
Glad to know it isn't just me. I am finding it unbearable I don't know what to do with myself. It's like I am going crazy- not know exactly what is wrong and therefore can't do anything to help the pain and discomfort. It's difficult not to stay in bed all day just as a method of coping. I just want to cry all the time, thinking why won't anybody help me. And I am scared of being in the house alone. Really don't know what to do. I hope your scan comes as quick as possible!!!! Thank you
I really had to push myself a few years back. Took me half hour to work the courage to get out of the car early evening when the supermarket was quiet. Just to push myself for some milk. I’ve read all sorts of anxiety books, done cbt had antidepressants. Once you’ve got your results of your scan hopefully your mindset may become clearer. I really do sympathise with you. All I wanted to do was stay curled up in bed. The physical symptoms of anxiety can be awful. And I pray that is all it is and not something else. You are not going crazy. Promise. Just keep talking. Do what feels right for you.
Thank you, although it makes me feel worse to do something physically, mentally it helps for a tiny bit.
I have had uti's constantly for at least 5yrs, ie 4 times this year already. And there is no longer an infection currently as I had antibiotics for it previously and my blood came back fine. But my back/kidneys and most of all bladder are unbearable! Just have painkillers in the mean time. Not knowing (unknown) really sets me back.
Yeah I had cbt also but sessions were cut sort as I was in bereavement at the time.
Am literally waiting for this appointment at the end of next week! Feels like ages away when you aren't able to really do anything. They suggested A&E if needed at some point x
I once had kidney stones or should I say ‘one kidney stone’ stuck in my urethra. Sheer hell. Was admitted for that. So I don’t know how your coping! Don’t put up with it Hun. If you need to go to a&e then go. Specially if painkillers are not helping and you’ve history of uti’s. Think of number one! That is you x
Thank you, really helps speaking to you 💕 Sounds bad but nice to know you seem to have been through something similar. They said blood test was fine and urine sample no infection because I had taken antibiotics previously. And as I don't constant temperature/vomiting or dying they can't do a lot (this was in the AECU unit). The receptionist did say about A&E as they should be able to do scans like you mentioned if nothing gets better from any painkillers or anything. Plus another excruciating long wait. I'm at home on my own tomorrow so anxious about that. And my mental state I feel just deteriorating from progress I have made, thinking bad things. Just fed up and evacuated of it all. Like I'm making it up and insane when i would do anything not to feel like this! Xx
Bless you. I find talking to others like this helps me. Are the pain killers doing any good to ease some of the pain away? Or is there any cream/gel you can put on. Heat is helpful like a wheat bag or hot water bottle but I guess you’ll have tried all this.
I’d say tomorrow try just plan things like movies, books or something, but it is easier said that done. I write my thoughts down sometimes to get it all out.
I’ve been for a walk this afternoon. Tried to keep moving as it was my day off work today. Stuck my earphones in and went. Got some trouble with my back at the minute so now I’m sat with a heat pad 🙄 can’t win. But it’s so normal for thoughts to spiral. You will get through this 😘 xx
Painkillers don't really help unfortunately. I am constantly using my hot water bottle! Sounds bad but so much so got a bit of heat rash as a bit close on skin. But only thing that deflects the pain a tiny bit.
Oh that sounds good, well done you! - hope it feels a bit better soon.
Thank you, feels utterly impossible at the minute, unbearable and difficult to cope but I really hope so!!! Xxx💕
Well you got to do what you need to! Get curled up, warmed up and hope you have an easier night xxx
Thank you very much, you also! I just worry about not being able to last a week on Friday
and what to do xxx