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Carcinophobia and general fear
I'm constantly in fear about my health even though I'm relatively healthy. I'm always scared about getting cancer. I'm constantly worried about one thing or the other even though my life is nearly perfect. I quit smoking cigarettes 2 years back but I still vape maybe this is what's causing the fear. I have low self esteem issues, insecure, not confident even though others think otherwise. I have general existential crisis (why do we do anything because we're gonna die someday kind of attitude) I have an amazing family and an amazing career but the feeling of sadness doesn't go away. Please help.
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Hello
I can only feel, how distressed it must be to feel like this even when everything seems perfect. Sometimes our own brains deceive us! It seems you have ilness anxiety disorder, but underlying depression or dysthymia seems to be there also. Needs detailed evaluation, so that appropriate treatment can be initiated.
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Hi. More information is needed regarding your condition. Regarding this fear of illness , whether this is present since childhood or have you developed this fear recently. Are there any family members or friends suffering from cancer etc. Some times people can be anxious right from childhood which is a part of their personality. Also regarding smoking, what are the reasons for smoking and whether it has helped you to overcome your anxiety etc. Most of the times faulty thoughts can be reasons for fears and phobias
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Consult a psychiatrist to see if you need any medications for anxiety .
Cognitive behavioral therapy.
Health Tips
Journal keeping( maintaining a diary of what your thoughts and to what extent they are true)
Scheduling your activities.
Deep breathing exercises etc
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Hi there,
A detailed medical and psychiatric history is always needed for every patient.In addition, a detailed mental status examination is also recommended for every case to come for a diagnosis and its management accordingly.
What ever kind of symptoms you are going through can be seen in any person who has gone through the stressful events or even other wise.
You should discuss your thoughts with your friends and family members too.Communication can help in such situations.
Your other symptoms are a cause of worry.But don’t worry, those thoughts rumination and existential crisis can be treatable by medications, psychological interventions and medications.
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Do visit the mental health professional as soon as possible as just counselling in not likely to be effective at present.
Take the medications under the supervision of a mental health professional.
Be positive in your thoughts.
Early intervention is always better in every case. So take the opinion as soon as possible.
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Your history seems to point towards Mixed Depression and Anxiety Disorder and it would be best if we started treatment. It would help a lot.
Next Steps
Consult a Psychiatrist at the earliest and you must seek Psychotherapy from a Clinical Psychologist if the doctor doesn't suggest it himself/ herself
Health Tips
Meanwhile, try to go for deep breathing exercises, Yoga and Pranayam, meditation, have lots of water, do exercises and try Journaling as well!
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