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Carcinophobia and health anxiety
Hello respected doctor i have severe health anxiety and carcinophobia one of my aunt nearby my house died of by breast cancer and my left breast suddenly bigger and having pain and heaviness i consult 3 gyanacologist and all told me that it is due to hormone in your age it is common and i also done my USG it came out normal but still i am affraid of getting cancer always from a small symptom i feel i got cancer due to anxiety i got abdominal disorder but i think i have colon cancer, stomach cancer,throat cancer and so on
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It can be post traumatic experience. It seems to be IAD.
It's a type of anxiety disorder.
It needs to be treated asap otherwise it may get complicated.
It can be well treated with counseling sessions and homeopathic medicine if required.
You need an expert Psychologist who is a good homeopathic physician.
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you can contact me through online appointment for further assistance
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Hi,
when you have put your concern here you know that its on mental level & not physical issue. when certain incidences have bigger impact on your mind releasing it & forming new healthy patterns of rational thinking helps you to deal with such fear easily. Through hypnotherapy & CBT it is easily done.
Continue doing deep breathing, relaxation exercises for better.
Thank You & Take Care
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Thanks for reaching out. Your concern is you have health anxiety and carcinophobia. How long has it been since you have health anxiety and carcinophobia? Your aunt had breast cancer and it could be one of the triggers for having health anxiety. You have done medical tests and the reports are normal. It is important to remember that you can overcome health anxiety and feel calm. A psychologist will help you overcome health anxiety,
To feel better consult a psychologist for counselling sessions. With a psychologist you can talk about the anxious thoughts you have about your health. With a psychologist you can also talk about your lifestyle and if there is a family history of anxiety disorders.
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Consult a psychologist.
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Contact me for counselling sessions. Along with counselling I can suggest natural foods to calm the mind.
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I appreciate that you reached out with your concern
With the given informations it seems you are preoccupied with your health concern- a kind of health anxiety
Kindly do following
Excercise/ walk for 30 min
3meals a day on fix time
Sleep 7 hrs on fix time
So mindful deep breathing twice daily
Don't discuss your thoughts with anyone & Shrug your irrational thoughts
Do yoga nidra in the night
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still unable to improve kindly contact me as it is curable with CBT
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start writing your irrational thoughts
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Consult a Psychologist to talk about the anxiety you are experiencing. This will address the underlying issues that contribute to your feelings and actions by replacing those with more rational and realistic thoughts.
With Professional care treating health anxiety also called hypochondria you will make lifestyle changes, and with counselling and Cognitive behavioral therapy for health anxiety your fears will subside enabling you to feel better and manage in a positive manner effectively.
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Consult a Psychologist.
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Try relaxation skills, positive affirmations, deep breathing, mindfulness practice, being in nature, or other soothing activities that ground you back in the present moment. These are tools that can help you to refocus attention when facing Heath anxiety fearful thoughts and get you out of this loop of repetitive thoughts .
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Hi, Consult a psychologist
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Ms. Smriti
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15 yrs exp
Bangalore
Connect with psychologist to discuss it
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counseling
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Dr. Seema Aggarwal (PhD)
Counselling Psychologist
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
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I suggest you to consult a Counseling Psychologist for dealing with your anxiety issue.
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Ms. Juhi Parashar
Counselling Psychologist
11 yrs exp
Gurgaon
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Before it messes up with your personal school life
Seek treatment
Its definitely health anxiety
We need to change the way you respond to the thoughts and adopt anxiety free lifestyle
Consult with me or any psychologist for therapy and counseling online
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