Thread Topic: New to the site and dont know what to do
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secutor
Joined: Sep 17, '09
Status: New User |
2009-09-17 16:08:01 |
| Well I'm 20 and over the last month ive noticed myself worrying about my health. Over that time period i have convinced myself that i have cancer in the pancreas, testicular cancer and brain cancer. I know its completely ridiculous and i have gone to the doctor and all the tests where fine, nonetheless ive been restless and depressed and see myself constantly thinking of what i would give for the assurance that i am 100% healthy. Nonetheless i know this is will never be a possibility and if a doctor would tell me im healthy today how do i know im healthy tomorrow, nonetheless i dont know what do with myself and my anxiety :( | |
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disorderguy
Joined: May 5, '09
Status: Admin |
2009-09-18 20:00:38 |
| What you must keep in mind is this: cancer at your age is incredibly rare. The odds are astronomical against it. Whatever symptoms you may interpret to be cancer are literally thousands of times more likely to be something common and benign than to be cancer. You must dismiss these fears. It isn't cancer. It's something completely boring and common. But the mind plays devilish tricks... | |
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