Health ocd

I have been have the same headache for a week now. I have never had a headache for this long before and it is really scaring me. I went to the doctor a few weeks ago about my thyroid turns out i was fine. Now I made another appointment about my headaches. I am terrified I have a brain tumour. My family all laugh at me and don’t take me seriously anymore when I see i am worried I have this, because all the times i thot i was dying i wasn’t. But this time feels way to real and so concerning. I don’t wanna die and I am scared I have a tumour but no one not even my doctor will end up taking me seriously because I am always making appointments for a new thing. But what if I do have one and everyone just sees me as the boy who cried wolf.

Username: 353512shi353512shi

Date posted: 1y ago

I could be becasue I am thinking about it all the time, I have severe anxiety and ocd so that could be why I have a headache all the time. But my mind just goes to the worst possible outcome. I get a lot of sleep I drink alot of water so that’s why I am like thinking I am doing everything right so what else could it be other then a tumour? My parents and my boyfriend see me as the girl who cried wolf. what i am feeling is so real, i sm just scared because I don’t wanna die yet. My headache is like a ruber band squeezing my head feeling. it’s not severe but it’s hurts enough to know it’s there and it’s wherein on me.

Username: worrier 24worrier 24

Date posted: 1y ago

@353512shi If it helps could you maybe limit the time you spend doing compulsions? and even getting a new doctor so they will take your concerns more seriously if your worried about going back to the same doctor. I know it’s not easy and it’s very difficult rn but remind yourself that thoughts are not facts.

Username: worrier 24worrier 24

Date posted: 1y ago

It’s very difficult not to engage in rumination. However when you notice that you’re try and stop yourself and think this isn’t helping me I don’t need to figure this out right now. Do something that can help you relax and maybe take your mind off things or even try talking to someone you trust. Talking can help see things more clearly. And then book an appointment with your gp to speak about your concerns. Would also recommend drinking plenty of water and getting as much sleep as possible. Try and think to yourself I don’t know what’s wiring right now but what I do now as it might not be as bad as what my ocd is making me think it is. I am no professional as I struggle myself from different themes so I hope this has helped you in some way however if not I am sorry and hope someone else can offer you a worse of advice. I pray for you 🙏

Username: 353512shi353512shi

Date posted: 1y ago

I talk to my parents as like a compulsion asking them if they think i have a brain tumour or if i should be concerned. At this point nobody in my family or my boyfriend takes me seriously becasue they think it’s all in my head and that i aka ways think i am dying so why would this time be real you know? But when i look on the internet my symptoms they all say your dying of a tumour pretty much

Username: worrier 24worrier 24

Date posted: 1y ago

@353512shi I would try talking to people about something other then your current fear as it can help to distract yourself from the fear even if the fear pops up it’s okay. obsessions don’t go away but we can only try our best to distract ourself when times are tough. Not all the time but sometimes especially when talking to someone it can make it feel a little less scary. It would maybe help telling to someone who doesn’t know about your ocd as well!

Username: FactsOverFearFactsOverFear

Date posted: 1y ago

I can relate to this post so much. First of all, you are right that some doctors don't take patients with anxiety seriously, and it really freaking sucks! That's why you need to continue to advocate for yourself. If this is a new type of headache, and it's lasting longer than usual, I think it is fair to make an appointment with a neurologist. Have you ever had a brain MRI before? Brain tumors cause a lot of other symptoms than just a headache. If you had a brain tumor, you would have at least a few other symptoms. Don't Google them because then your brain will trick you into having them! There are all different types of headaches, and some last for a week or more. They are called cluster headaches. Have you tried taking Advil or Tylenol?

Username: MattKMattK

Date posted: 1y ago

i’ve had a headache for like months, more of just a small pressure and well i’m not dead but, is the headache caused from thoughts, sleep patterns, mental health, did it just randomly happen and you’re having thoughts of having a tumor?

Username: 353512shi353512shi

Date posted: 1y ago

I have taken advil it helps a little bit but don’t make them do away completely. Thank you for your reply it is really nice thst someone is listening man i wish my parent would say what you just said lol. it’s pretty much just a headache but what scares me most is that i do have a bump in to head it looks like a mole kinda. So i am worried that i have tumour growing out of my head. I have been feeling weak lately but that could be from the anxiety. I usually don’t feel weak when i am not anxious tho. I have a doctors appointment with my normal doctor will that still work?? How will he know if i might have one? Will he take me seriously? I have already seen him twice in 2 months

Username: FactsOverFearFactsOverFear

Date posted: 1y ago

I would recommend a neurologist. They specialize in headaches and brain tumors. I do have really good news for you. Brain tumors are NOT visible, so the bump on your head is NOT a brain tumor!

Username: 353512shi353512shi

Date posted: 1y ago

@Anonymous Okay that’s great!!!!! Will my doctor refer me to a neurologist if he suspects it’s serious?

Username: FactsOverFearFactsOverFear

Date posted: 1y ago

@353512shi - He should. If he doesn't then ask for a referral. And if he says no, then look up neurologists in your area. Keep advocating for yourself!

Username: worrier 24worrier 24

Date posted: 1y ago

Can anyone respond to my post please if you see it thanks?

Username: Travdart

Date posted: 5y ago

Anybody get ocd about their health ? Like I'm scared I'm going to have a brain aneurysm or something. I'm terrified and have convinced myself something is wrong .

Username: Anon17

Date posted: 2y ago

Please tell me someone else has experienced this??

I’m trying so hard not to post on here because i know it’s a compulsion. However I’m just so beyond scared. And this is health related and i know most of you are going to say you need to see a doctor or something along those lines but I’m just wondering If others have experienced anything like this and how to overcome it. I’m so beyond scared of having a brain tumor. Like it’s taking over my life. I’m scared to death of having a seizure because i know seizing is apart of brain tumors. I honestly don’t know what to do at this point. I keep feeling pains and sensations in my head particularly on one side. And because i know that brain tumor pain is normally localized in one spot i am freaking out. My mind keeps telling me “what if you are forgetful” so i keeps repeating my name, where i work, families names, etc to make sure I’m not in confusion and forgetting things. My eyes keep twitching, i am anxious 24:7. And normally being anxious would make me feel better in a way but now I’m scared to be anxious because anxiety could be a symptom of an underlying brain tumor. I don’t know what to do. I’m to scared of going to the doctors. What if they tell me i actually do have a tumor. Would i want to catch it early, of course i would but i am wayy to scared. These pains in my head are so beyond scary. The only thing making me feel somewhat okay is the fact that they come an go (and sometimes all over head as opposed to one spot) Like this morning i was fine with no pains but now they are here and I’m sick to my stomach. I’m also scared of feeling any nausea or stomach cramps because i know that vomiting is a sign of a tumor. And This morning i woke up with intense intense anxiety and i literally had a vision of me in the hospital getting a tumor removed. And it was beyond scary 😭😭😭

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Username: arianavaughn

Date posted: 47w ago

Health Anxiety

I never realized this was OCD, but i constantly check my bp and i always have my fingers to my neck checking my pulse. I am terrified to die and Im scared to go to sleep at night because I feel like I won’t wake up. I also get really bad headache and feel like it’s a tumor. I feel like I’m going crazy

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