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Going to the GP about my health anxiety - need reassurance that I am fit and healthy, that the stress is not killing me

Hope

I have finally summoned the courage to visit the GP about long standing aches and pains (on and off for 10 years), bodily tension, that I believe is caused by my anxiety. I am thinking about pain all the time, and look out for it even when it isn't there. Minor aches are always magnified in my mind. Having a logical mind, though, I know that a medical will provide the reasurance that I need. If my vital functions are shown to be normal, and if my symptoms are simply caused by anxiety and panic, then CBT will be far more effective - because I will have proof that the stress has not damaged my body.

The thing is, I never visit my GP.The last time I visited was three years ago, whenI became convinced I had *** cancer. I was sent to the hospital for a scan, and there was nothing there. The GP himself told me I was fine, but he knew I wanted reassurance. I hate having hypochondria/health anxiety, and I fear death all the time. I am hoping that this GP visit will cure me of my health anxiety.

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  • Hi Hope - I hope your visit to your GP will help.  Some GPs do an annual check-up on patients they rarely see.  It comes under the heading of learning disability but autism is also included.  If your GP does this then it would be blood pressure, urine sample, weight, perhaps a blood test.  

    People who are anxious/tense/stressed etc can have physical aches + pains, upset digestive system, etc.  However, it can be difficult to know if emotions are causing physical symptoms sometimes so I understand why you feel you need a check-up.  Maybe your GP can help later with your anxiety if you feel better after the visit?

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  • Hi Hope - I hope your visit to your GP will help.  Some GPs do an annual check-up on patients they rarely see.  It comes under the heading of learning disability but autism is also included.  If your GP does this then it would be blood pressure, urine sample, weight, perhaps a blood test.  

    People who are anxious/tense/stressed etc can have physical aches + pains, upset digestive system, etc.  However, it can be difficult to know if emotions are causing physical symptoms sometimes so I understand why you feel you need a check-up.  Maybe your GP can help later with your anxiety if you feel better after the visit?

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