health fears

[Dolly71]

hi all I’m looking for help with my anxiety issues and thoughts about my health declining.Approximately 8 days ago I started having a niggling ache in my lower left abdomen, it’s still there slightly more sore and I’m going from being constipated to having diarrhoea. I’m too afraid to go to the doctor and have diagnosed myself with everything. It’s not stopping me from doing daily tasks/working but the fear of what it could be is setting off other anxiety. Pins and needles, sweats,racing heart and so on and so forth. Anything reassuring you can offer is massively appreciated.

[Agora1]

Hi Dolly71, not being a doctor, I can't tell you what might be going on if anything.

But...I can tell you this. Your diagnosing yourself is 10 times worse than what the

doctor may say. Once we start doing that or going to Dr Google, we dig a deep hole

for ourselves which is hard to climb out of.

What if you use us as a support system and set up that appointment with your

physician. A few minutes of anticipation and fear in his office will be easier to

handle then 8 days going into 16 and so forth.

Be good to yourself and have this checked out. I'm behind you on this. xx

[alphaind]

Hi Dolly71

As Agora1 mentioned, self-diagnosis will always lead to more anxiety and worry. for the sake of our mental satisfaction, it is better to consult the Doc and get diagnosed properly.

Don't worry much..everything will be alright. we all are here as supporting system. Best Wishes

[Plantlover14]

If you have Instagram I love following @honestlyholistic. Her page is all about health anxiety and it’s so relatable and helps to feel not alone or @theanxietyhealer