Any advice please

[Ubud2021]

Hello everyone. How is the day going so far?

Before I write about this issue, I’m going to write about a little bit of my issues at hand, and some diagnoses, and about me.

I am 27 years old. I have been diagnosed with quite a lot it feels like, as well as most of you have im sure, as well. PTSD, severe depression, GAD, SAD, OCD, ADHD, agoraphobia, panic disorder, and so on... some of these diagnoses are very much under control. The ones I have the most issues with right now, are currently OCD, panic disorder, SAD, and severe depression.

I have a lot of health issues going on right now. I’ve never been diagnosed with “health anxiety” or even heard the term until recently, being more active on this forum. And my heart goes out to those that are suffering from the issue.

I went to a new doctor this year, regarding my current health issues, most of that have been ongoing for years but just always pushed them to the side. I have had chronic migraines/neck pain for 15 years now, chronic GI problems, a lot of recent severe chest pain, and so on. The chronic migraines/neck pain, I’ve been seeing doctors for since they started, and all at the same clinic. The GI problems, have been happening for 3 years now, but finally I have decided to speak up. So I did. And Of course with all the covid 19 going around, the chest pain worried me. I got tested for it, and the results came back negative.

But of course when a test comes back normal/negative, you feel like there are even more questions.

Yesterday, I had my first ever colonoscopy. It was an emergency ordered colonoscopy due to all my symptoms. The results came back fairly normal. The gastroenterologist did take a biopsy for further testing on what is going on with me, as well as scheduled a stomach ultrasound. Within 10 days, he should hopefully have more answers for me.

I don’t know how to feel about this “good news.” Because I now have a feeling to ask myself of “well, what else could all this be?” Which, I’m sure is a normal response. As I do understand in 10 days, I will have more information, it still doesn’t stop my anxiety or reoccurring thoughts of what it may be.

Does anyone have any advice on this matter? I know I need to be patient, and keep working on my coping skills. I have many coping skills that I enjoy and really help. For instance, music, journaling, meditation, yoga, doing many self help/self care activities, talking to friends, talking/being with family, getting lost in a funny tv show, and so on...

Patients has never been one of my stronger qualities. Haha, but, in some way, all these questions I have, really tend to trigger my anxiety and OCD.

If any of you have any tips on the “waiting game” please share! -Thanks

[All_alone]

I'm sorry you are having these health issues but I'm glad you are working with the doctors. The waiting game and the anxiety is very hard. I had a lymph node biopsy last spring and the waiting and wondering was hard for me. My one piece of advice is do not google things or symptoms. I'm sure all will be good. Thinking about you and sending you strength.

[Ubud2021 in reply to All_alone]

Thank you 💕