Health Anxiety OCD

I have health anxiety OCD and have had a new “symptom” in my chest. I went to my doctor on Tuesday and she said it sounds like classic acid reflux and put me on omeperazole for four weeks. I felt some relief that day but back to doubting. This doesn’t feel like the heartburn I had when I was pregnant. I told myself I was going to trust my doctor and not call back but I failed and just called and now have a telehealth appt with her on Monday. I hate this 😩

Username: Be76

Date posted: 101d ago

It’s most likely the anxiety going into your body. Health professionals like to just throw a prescription at you and have you leave sometimes. Do this when you feel the pain. Put you hand on it, breathe. Tell yourself you love yourself unconditionally. Breathe again and then go do dishes or something else. See if the discomfort leaves but don’t keep looking for it.

Username: Erin P

Date posted: 101d ago

I have had acid reflux feel different than during pregnancy and still had it be in my chest. Have you tried ERP re: this concern?

Username: rmme23

Date posted: 101d ago

@Erin P What did it feel like for you?

Username: rmme23

Date posted: 101d ago

@Erin P And no, I’m brand new to the app and haven’t had my first appt yet

Username: Erin P

Date posted: 101d ago

@rmme23 I wondered if it was my heart - a dull steady pain

Username: Erin P

Date posted: 101d ago

@rmme23 Check out the short The Noise in Your Head YouTubes by Reid Wilson to see the concept of ERP (though they don’t use the term in them). Think of you chest symptoms as what OCD is whispering in your ear.

Username: OCDdontownme

Date posted: 101d ago

I agree with the first comment! Mental health effects us physically so much. My main type is somatic and health OCD as well, so I relate so much! It’s so hard to work through these triggers. We tend to look for symptoms and that only increases them. Hang in there. Once you start meeting with a therapist, they can create an ERP plan with you.