So I have had like 10 Abdomen CT Scans and 10 Brain CT Scans due to my OCD over the years. Not to mention 20 or so Chest X Rays and GI Series. So has anyone else subjected themselves to large amounts of radiation like this?
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I'm no expert, but I should think it unlikely that you have harmed yourself by this level of CT and X rays. I'm sure many people have had as many, if their health conditions have required it. That said, I don't think you should feel free to subject yourself to more. It only fuels the OCD. The more you try to reassure yourself there is nothing wrong with you the more the OCD will demand you get tested again.
Everyone experiences little niggles and pains in various parts of the body. Mostly they don't mean anything sinister. But if you have health OCD, or hypochondria then you are likely to notice them more, and to concentrate on particular areas of the body and start assuming that every niggle is a serious illness.
I know it's stating the obvious, and not always easy to follow, but resist having yourself tested any more. No matter how many tests you have, you, or the OCD at any rate, will never be satisfied. Try to occupy yourself with other things, so you don't give room to doubts and thoughts about your health.
I can only assume that you are paying privately for these tests. If so then there are better uses for your money. Put it towards something you enjoy instead!
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