Hi All,
I fortunately stumbled upon this site last night during one of my googling sessions. I am glad i did and have decided to register this morning.
A bit of backstory.
I have never had mental health problems before in my life. I am 31 and have never had any major health problems. I lost my dad in May aged 63 to Bowell Cancer. Since then my health anxiety has spiralled.
I have always had problems with sore throats, which i figured was just the way I am. However following my fathers death I somehow convinced myself I had tonsil cancer. Many trips to ENT they finally decided to take them out at the start of December. I am awaiting the histology report but the surgeon said that they looked normal and he would be very surprised if there was anything sinister in them. Funnily enough that was enough to satisfy me and consciously I do not feel worried about them.
My latest trouble seems to be air hunger. I had a few brief episodes prior to my surgery which i managed to control. However I would say for the last 3 or 4 days it feels as if it has come back with a vengeance. I feel as though I have it most mornings. If i think about my breathing I seem to have it. Even if sat down relaxing, which leads me to believe it is all in my head. I of course will seek medical assistance if it gets any worse but when i am not thinking about it, i dont notice it.
I have an appointment booked for 10th Jan with my GP to discuss my anxiety so will mention it then.
Furthermore for probably the last month on and off I have had what can only be described as an itchy feeling in armpits. No lumps whatsoever, no rashes nothing visable. Sometimes feels a bit uncomfortable, sometimes I dont notice it. I may have always had it (have hairy armpits) but now I am just focusing on it. Obviously you google this and i suddenly have lymphoma! Again will mention this to the DR in Jan
Again if i dont really think about my armpits, i dont really notice it...
I have also experienced what can only be described as panic attacks without hyperventilating. Feeling sick and lightheaded and almost not myself. Palpitations etc. Again if i think and worry about it happening it generally does!
Sorry for the massive opening sprawl but does this all sound like anxiety. My family all think so. I just want to feel normal again!
I hope everyone is well and has a fantastic Christmas
I fortunately stumbled upon this site last night during one of my googling sessions. I am glad i did and have decided to register this morning.
A bit of backstory.
I have never had mental health problems before in my life. I am 31 and have never had any major health problems. I lost my dad in May aged 63 to Bowell Cancer. Since then my health anxiety has spiralled.
I have always had problems with sore throats, which i figured was just the way I am. However following my fathers death I somehow convinced myself I had tonsil cancer. Many trips to ENT they finally decided to take them out at the start of December. I am awaiting the histology report but the surgeon said that they looked normal and he would be very surprised if there was anything sinister in them. Funnily enough that was enough to satisfy me and consciously I do not feel worried about them.
My latest trouble seems to be air hunger. I had a few brief episodes prior to my surgery which i managed to control. However I would say for the last 3 or 4 days it feels as if it has come back with a vengeance. I feel as though I have it most mornings. If i think about my breathing I seem to have it. Even if sat down relaxing, which leads me to believe it is all in my head. I of course will seek medical assistance if it gets any worse but when i am not thinking about it, i dont notice it.
I have an appointment booked for 10th Jan with my GP to discuss my anxiety so will mention it then.
Furthermore for probably the last month on and off I have had what can only be described as an itchy feeling in armpits. No lumps whatsoever, no rashes nothing visable. Sometimes feels a bit uncomfortable, sometimes I dont notice it. I may have always had it (have hairy armpits) but now I am just focusing on it. Obviously you google this and i suddenly have lymphoma! Again will mention this to the DR in Jan
Again if i dont really think about my armpits, i dont really notice it...
I have also experienced what can only be described as panic attacks without hyperventilating. Feeling sick and lightheaded and almost not myself. Palpitations etc. Again if i think and worry about it happening it generally does!
Sorry for the massive opening sprawl but does this all sound like anxiety. My family all think so. I just want to feel normal again!
I hope everyone is well and has a fantastic Christmas
