I've only posted a topic once before a couple of years ago so forgive me if I ramble on. I've been suffering with health anxiety on and off for the past couple of years (triggered by the death of my mother) and lately it's been really difficult. I have asthma, hypothyroidism, ibs and iron deficiency anemia all of which don't help. A few months ago I became obsessed with the idea that I'm losing my hair. My Dr says I'm not but I have plenty of days where I don't believe him. I also have two really small lipomas on my back under the skin and have had for a couple of years. I never worried about them until now. In the past couple of months I've noticed maybe another 4 appear (one on my shin, one on my forearm, one on my thigh and one just above the knee). I probably wouldn't have noticed them if it wasn't for my anxiety at the moment. But my greatest problem is googling and then becoming convinced that I have something like Dercums disease. I'm 34 and overweight so in my mind that ticks more boxes. I'm really ashamed if I'm honest. The thought of having something like dercums terrifies me but also the fact that there are real people suffering with it and what if I'm just imagining it? I've been really frightened to post incase someone tells me that there is something wrong with me. I'm just feeling really alone, really frightened and foolish at the same time. I have just started counselling for the anxiety aswell. Sorry if this is a bit rambly but like I said, I've gotten myself in quite a state.
Sarah
Take your lumps and bumps to see the GP He will check them out and if required have them removed. I have a lump that is quite large on my neck and no it is not my head lol. The GP has watched over this lump and others for several decades in all and they are fatty lumps and they are quite determined to leave them alone
Discuss any other problems you have mentioned above, the NHS runs various courses to loose weight, the course is very inclusive and you will be attending with many people of both sexes. The course educates also shows you exercises to keep the weight down
BOB
Hi Sarah...would love to speak with you....i am 40 with horrible health anxiety which is ruining my life...
Thank you. I spoke to him today and it was very helpful on a lot of fronts. Going to stick at the counselling and get this anxiety monster under control.
Sarah
Good luck with that, if you need to chat we are here for that, most times
BOB