Heath Anxiety

Im Sorry to hear you’re suffering like this , I’ve suffered with health anxiety for years not just from my breast cancer diagnosis. 
You can speak with your GP who will recommend support , there’s no solution if your brain will not accept an answer . But I’ve found counselling, citalopram (anti anxiety med) to help immensely , also I remind myself when I’m at my worse  to stay in the moment , it really helps. … I’m alive, I’m ok , I’m breathing ! And don’t look too much after the moment . 

Hi I suffer from health anxiety and have done for many years I’ve had loads of councelling which helped temporarily tryed meds they just messed me up more… it’s not easy to get your head around but when I feel I’m bad and am out I try to ground my self by doing the ABC. Where I look around and try and see something that begins with A. Then go through the alphabet don’t think I’ve got past H as I end up laughing and saying things I don’t actually see … also I listen to audiable books they have been my go to for the last 5 years …I still have it and some days are worse than others just do what helps you and try different things to see good luck x

Ask if your hospital supports the ROSETA trial? Mind did and I found it really valuable.

also have a read of Dr Peter Harvey’s paper (will post a link) as that’s really helpful too

https://workingwithcancer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/After-the-treatment-finishes-then-what.pdf

Hope you quickly find something that helps you

hugs xxx

Thanks everyone. I know I’m very much not alone in feeling like this, it’s only natural after everything we’ve been through. I definitely need to either learn some better coping mechanisms or get some professional help. Probably a bit of both so your suggestions will be really helpful!

I’m currently having macmillian councelling and I enjoy each week seeing her maybe contact your breast nurse I’m sure they could put you forward or you can refer yourself to some councelling from your gp it’s therepy for you nothing to loose x

Thank you. I think part of the issue is that we moved house to a different area right after I finished treatment, so I don’t have a breast care nurse. Just a number to call and one of many calls you back (most of the time, sometimes you have to chase them)