Health anxiety taking a toll 😓

Hey guys,

I’ve been really struggling for the last 4 months. Started with a health scare when I was diagnosed with atypical pneumonia in May, and even though I recovered quickly, I’ve since been dealing with severe, debilitating health anxiety. To make things worse, I’m now dealing with acute gastrointestinal issues and have completely lost my appetite (as well as a significant amount of weight), so I’m in the process of seeking a diagnosis for suspected gastritis. Blood panels, stool tests, breath tests, ultrasounds, and CT scan have all come back normal, but they did find a small lesion (suspected to be benign) on my liver. Waiting for an appointment with a GI specialist has been tough, and my mind always jumps to worst case scenarios.

I hate that my life has become so centred around constant fear and anxiety. Lately, I’ve been finding it hard to see a light at the end of the tunnel. I was making good progress before this new set of symptoms began, but now I feel like I’m back at square one. Just looking for some advice, or to hear others’ experiences in hopes of feeling less alone.