Brain tumour worry

[ds4]

Hey, I am a 25 year old.

just jumping on as I have got the worst anxiety about having a brain tumour, I have been to the doctors as I have been having severe dizziness and balance issues for over a year now. I got all my bloods tested and everything was really good, she has told me it could be my health anxiety which could be the issue but I have been spending hours on Google and it has told me the worst as I am showing symptoms of a brain tumour I am getting back on medication to see and if not I will need to get a scan which I am really really worried about… has anyone had this experience if so would any one have any tips😓

[white knight]

Hi, welcome

By far the best form of conclusion of a health issue is correct diagnosis. Until that has been established all sorts of harm can come about that will hurt you, like worry.

I thought I had ADHD... I didnt, I had bipolar. Some think they have pneumonia but only have a common cold. Some people get dizzy and think they have a brain tumour but it could be anything from low blood pressure to a spinal issue or eyes out of focus. Dr Google has its limitations. 

As for anxiety (as that is what you Dr says it could be) it is a serious illness, more so than what many say. There is a variety of ways to treat it and I'd encourage you to do three things- 1/ keep regular visits to your GP to monitor your symptoms 2/ carry out relaxation classes and therapy 3/ carry out exercises from home.

So I did all 3 back in 1987. Here is the routine history of that.

https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/anxiety-how-l-eliminated-it/td-p/183873

https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/worry-worry-worry/td-p/87808

https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/seeking-the-origin-of-anxiety/td-p/74769

https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/living-in-fear-or-fearless-living/td-p/548514

You only need to read the first post of each. I'd be interested in your views.

TonyWK

[AYU_227]

This is exactly how I am feeling right now. I am terrified of doctors & I’m having balance issues as well for 6 months. It is making me feel so bad, I feel helpless. All I can think about is brain tumour. I went to the doctors twice, as I am having frequent headaches, but still no hopes. I am scared of scans , I don’t have any solutions, I need help 😭

[white knight]

Hi again,

I'm sorry you feel this way but being realistic means there is limited things we can say that will cause such an effect on you that you will think in a practical sense and take action needed for a solid result. Diagnosis is needed, everyone knows that without a proper diagnosis there is zero progress, all you are left with is fear and guesswork.

So the "solution" is to get the scans regardless of your fear of them, this is because it is the modern way in which to "see" inside you to form a diagnosis. 

If you cannot do this then discuss it with your GP because sometimes there is test that can be carried out without scan depending on the medical issue. 

TonyWK

[Richju]

Dear ds4,

So sorry to hear about your anxiety but I feel this is what may be causing your your dizziness and balance issues. I would encourage you to listen to your doctor rather than trying to diagnose yourself using google.

Recently I had symptoms of cancer and I was really anxious but I went for the test and everything was ok so I no longer have anxiety or cancer. If I hadn't gone for the test, I'd still be anxious.

Have you thought of seeing a counsellor to deal with your anxiety? Most of the time the things we worry about never eventuate, we are just listenung to our negative thoughts. The counsellor should be able to help you control those thoughts, which we all have.

I hope this has been helpful for you and I also hope you can learn to take charge of your thoughts so your life will be easier and happier.

Warmest regards 

Richju xxxx