Sigh...

[AquaMadoor]

...I had a nightmare that I was diagnosed with cancer and have been up half the night crying because it has stressed me out so much.

I really didn't want to tell anyone about it, but when asked by a family member why I didn't sleep (like I ever really do?) I broke down and told her. Her response? "Do you realize how silly you sound?"

I truly cannot rely on anyone in my family for support during this awful time in my life, and it really hurts. I am running out of places to turn for help. Anyone here have a suggestion?

 

[scharley1973]

im sorry about all your problems youve been having. i know what its like and i realized early on family, its not that they dont care or arent concerned about us, they just dont understand because theyve never gone thru it. have you tried therapy? i mean this is great to have a community of people to talk to and get advise or suggestions from but sometimes it really does take professional help and one on one interaction. just a thought...

 

[AquaMadoor]

im sorry about all your problems youve been having. i know what its like and i realized early on family, its not that they dont care or arent concerned about us, they just dont understand because theyve never gone thru it. have you tried therapy? i mean this is great to have a community of people to talk to and get advise or suggestions from but sometimes it really does take professional help and one on one interaction. just a thought...

Yes, I have considered therapy...I'm currently going through a bunch of medical tests (most recent bloodwork suggests I may have Lyme disease) and I promised my family once they're out of the way, I will talk to someone about my health anxiety and try to get some help.

Currently though, the symptoms and fears I'm having are making me feel like I won't see my way clear of them though and will truly be diagnosed with something terrible. I am trying to hang on and do appreciate the support from people on this forum.

 

[scharley1973]

we are here to help and others to help us. i can almost gaurantee you, that all this blood work will come back normal. ive just been where you are, i was stuck, poked and prodded by ALOT of different doctors. everything always came back normal. but thats a double edge sword becuz you feel all these physical ailments and you wonder how can everything be normal when your SURE something is wrong our minds are the most powerful thing in our body. at some point and at your own time, youll realize that its your mind thats doing all these terrible, miserable things to your body i hope you find the answers your looking for and can find help getting you out of this "frightened" state. keep us posted....