Hello guys I have had two ct scans in the past year. One was for my sinuses because I kept getting sinus infections and the other one was because I was freaking out thinking I had something wrong with my brain because I kept getting spasms on both sides of my head but this was most likely because of my health anxiety. Long story short I have gotten 2 scans in one year and I'm scared that I have doomed myself for future cancer because of the radiation that is produced by the scans. I know I have a problem stressing about my health but I have been all over the internet looking up if ct scans can give you cancer. I'm really stressing about this. Can someone please help me and tell me everything will be okay?? ):
Nick, it is highly unlikely that the two scans will give you cancer.
I know of several people who have had many CT scans years ago due to auto accident, falls, etc. they had way more scans than you did andthey are all fine today and none has gotten cancer.
I think what is happening with you is most likely fear has taken over.
you don't have to let fear take over. I did that and I wasted many many years worrying and nothing bad ever happened.
fear is based on non-reality. It's negative thoughts but not based on anything concrete. It's our mind going to the negative. But we don't have to let that happen. Our thoughts are not a part of us so what we have to do is acknowledge that we have the thought but then watch it float off on some dark cloud. We can observe it but we don't have to let it take us over.
sometimes talking to a counselor who specializes in anxiety can really help as it did me. It helps to vent to someone else and they see this on a daily basis and can help. Another way to help is to listen to meditative audios found on you tube that deal with anxiety, depression, stress, etc. I put in ear buds , lie down and listen. They really help a lot. there are many to choose from, just pick the ones you like.
you will be absolutely fine! You deserve a happy life with peace of mind!
Remember this is just your health anxiety talking,
you're a fighter for yourself so don't let crazy fear and anxiety take you over.
if you can get a copy of a book called mindfulness. It teaches us how to deal with anxiety and really worth the read!
take care! 😁🌻☀️
Thank you so much! That really helps a lot...thank you for taking the time to write such a meaningful reply.
You are so welcome! You are in control. You will be fine! 😁