And so it begins again. ..

[gemp54]

long story short...i've always worried too much over my health but I was officially diagnosed with health anxiety nearly 2years ago after the birth of my son. I had abnormal spotting, lots of lower back and pelvic pain and ended up diagnosing myself with all sorts of horrible life threatening things some of which had nothing to do with the symptoms I was even having because by that point it was completely out of control. I was put on setraline which made me feel worse (horrible side effects which never settled down) but eventually I found out I have endometriosis. Not great but certainly not life threatening. As soon as ifound this out I was absolutely fine, all the anxiety related symptoms (shaking, dizziness, sleeplessness etc) stopped. These last few months my voice has been hoarse on and off.i have 2small kids so I've had various colds, I currently have hay fever and I've also had a really bad cold for 3weeks and tonsillitis over the last few months. I'm sure all of these things have just lead to a weakness in my throat which overuse or other things like hay fever is aggravating so my voice goes hoarse. Its not even that bad and half the time I think its hoarse my husband says he cant even tell. The problem is my anxiety has ramped up again and I've now convinced myself its something horrible. All of a sudden I'm noticing symptoms I'm sure weren't there before i started panicking but in my head its all pointing to something terrible. I keep thinking I should see the doctors but I know starting that in motion with the endless appointments, tests etc only to find nothing will just make this worse. I'm just so fed up of feeling like this. I know I should get my thoughts under control, look after myself a bit better (I always take on too much, go to bed late etc) but its so hard to get on with life with this on my mind. Anyway, rant over. I know no-one has a miracle cure but I just feel a little bit better talking it through. Xx

[Hidden]

I can completely relate to your post! I'm struggling with pain, but on the flip side my health anxiety has ramped up to a incredible level, I recently passed out due to working my self up and not being able to breath all because of small pains which my anxiety applified I would say try and go doctors but if your like me and hate them it's hard espically the long gaps inbetween appointments were my mind just thinks what if it's too late etc. It's horrible but I think the doctors route is the best way to clear your mind as it sounded like it worked for you before.

[gemp54 in reply to Hidden]

to be honest, if I thought there was an answer to this I'd go to the doctors but given how my symptoms come and go (particularly with my anxiety levels) I think this is anxiety. If I go to the doctors I think I'll just end up being sent for a load of tests which will show nothing and drag this out. It was different with my endometriosis because there were symptoms that seemed worth pursuing and couldn't be anxiety related. I think I'll try and get my anxiety under control, at least wait until these other cold like symptoms go and then if I'm no better I'll go then. Fingers crossed I can stop myself worrying in the meantime! Xx

[Hidden in reply to gemp54]

Sounds like a plan, hope you feel better soon Hun!

[gemp54 in reply to Hidden]

you too hun. Xxx