so anyway,,,,,,, hypochondria sucks

[jasmine1166]

hi whats up
for the past few months I've been dealing with mild to extreme hypochondria about both me and other people.
right now I have three tiny painless flesh colored bumps on my arm, wrist and hand and I have convinced myself that I have a growing tumor.
My parents probably wont let me see the doctor cause I'm overreacting so like I dont know if thats an option.
Earlier this year I have worried excessively about my mom's cold, a pigment spot under my breast, three unexplained rashes on my leg and back (they've healed now), muscle pain from all the anxiety and getting hungry more than usual. I don't know what I'm supposed to do because every time a weird thing heals or is explained away I notice something else I worry about for three weeks without pause. So yeah hypochondria sucks ass and I'm close to cutting off these damn bumps on my arms myself

 

[AnxiousBean]

Hi Jasmine,
You sound just like me. Once I get over something that was causing me anxiety, I find something else to obsess over! If you didn't know me, you would think I enjoy this, but I don't.

The tiny bumps sound like something I experience when I've been out in the sun or get really hot. I've also been told that those tiny bumps are related to anxiety and that it can make it worse. They aren't dangerous and go away =) If they get bigger, become painful, or discolor - that's when I'd probably talk to a doctor about it. From what you've described, I think you're totally fine - no worries!

I know when my parents get sick, I worry a lot because of their age, but I know they are in good health. A small cold will pass. Your mom will be alright, especially with such a caring and concerned daughter to help her! ;-)

The pigment spot could be a birth mark, or sunspot. If it changes in any way, maybe get it looked at by a dermatologist. They will usually want to look at something on your skin if it changes color, is irregular in shape, changes texture or is painful.

I don't know your age, but increased appetite/hunger is common in teens/young adults. They eat a lot of food to help with the growth and all the extra raging hormones. Also, anxiety can cause you to be hungry! Enjoy a few extra bites but don't go crazy ;-) Stay away from processed or sugary foods, as those can make anxiety worse.

Just keep positive, take care of yourself and your mom =) Everything will be okay.

 

[adamden]

Howdy Jasmine, welcome to the forum first of all. Happy to have you here. Sorry to hear that you've been dealing with hypochondria for a little while.
It would appear to me that the tiny bumps that you are talking about are just normal bumps that can happen whenever you go out in the sun, little heat rash bumps. With it being the summer, I wouldn't be surprised if that was the cause. As AnxiousBean said, they are harmless and will go away.
It's always good to care about your parent's health, but there is no need to make yourself crazy about them getting sick. You might even worry yourself sick, and I'm sure you don't want that.
Hope you can find comfort in this post