#hypochondriathings

[hypochondriathings]

Story: 18 months ago I found a small lump on my testicle, I was 15 at the time. I (finally) went to the doctors last month, A WHOLE 17 MONTHS LATER, after several panic attacks and one suicide attempt, he's given me an ultrasound test just to settle my nerves; but he said I was perfectly fine and the lump was just some cartridge. It's scary what our minds do to us. Remember: if you find something that worries you, tell your doctor. The sooner it is found (if anything) the easier treatable it is!

That’s very good advice! And as I’ve said answering another message, if you can, find a doctor you trust. It’s much easier to tell them things if you get along with them.

[hypochondriathings]

I'm very sorry it's taken me so long to answer this message (an all other messages I've gotten, for that matter).

Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad this blog is of help to you.

To be honest with you, I think it might be a good idea for you to see a therapist. If you keep having those problems, especially considering the fact that you are experiecing severe panic attacks, professional help is probably a wise option for you. I am aware that it's not that easy to find the courage to talk to a therapist, but it might really be worth a try.

And I've had the problems of not wanting to talk to my GP anymore too, but I have to say that I was lucky enough to find a GP I trust and who listens to my problems. If you have the option of going to a different GP, I encourage you to try it out.