I suffer from health anxiety. It creeps up on my at random times.
I've done cognitive behaviours therapy in the past and it's been helpful, but when I have flare-ups, everything I learned has gone out the window.
I'm at a point in my life where I'm making changes. I'm pursuing things in life I've always wanted and looking to leave a job that I hate. I know there is a connection here because it's like I'm not allowing myself to be happy.
The last few months I've been anxious and nervous all the time. That's when the checking begins. I know it's wrong and I try to control it, but sometimes up I can't stop myself. Now I have a rash that comes and goes, and I'm convinced I've found something suspicious above one of my breasts. This has basically paralyzed me.
I have a dream vacation planned in a month and I can't bring myself to look forward to it because of my fears.
I'm planning to make an appointment with my GP which is the wrong thing to do, but if I don't get my piece of mind, I'm not sure how I'll function.
I wish I could be one of those carefree people, but sadly I am who I am.