Has anyone struggled with this—am in the vein of OCD? I go through bouts where I’m so consumed with worry and obsessively poking and prodding myself, I believe I am actually injuring myself (such as checking for breast lumps to the point of bruising or causing inflammation at my ribs looking for cancer). Then, the pain from that sets off even more anxiety. Have you found any therapies or medications to help? Thank you.
illness/health anxiety: Has anyone... - Anxiety and Depre...
illness/health anxiety
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First, get a complete medical check up, as well as a mammogram and any other tests that are recommended. If everything comes out well, then look into therapy. Many people on this site suffer from health anxiety, but it is important to first have your health checked by a doctor.
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