I am a 32 year old male, who suffers from depression and anxiety. I am currently seeing a CBT and my sessions have gone well. I am turning corners and living my life a with more enthusiasm. One thing though that puts a cramp in my life is that I suffer from being a hypochondriac. I seem to always make a mountain out of a molehill. My doctor tells me to cut it out as I have been to him and to a stomach specialist recently and have gotten a clean bill of health. My nerves give me certain problems with my stomach and if I live a little stress free, symptoms are gone. I had myself believing I had cancer and I was already digging my grave. My nerves and anxiety kill me sometimes. I am starting it again. I have a little bleeding after passing a bowel movement and already in my mind its cancer. I just went to the doctor and was fine. Ran certain tests and all cam back negative. Had a digital rectal exam and was fine. It's all in my head. Does anyone else suffer like this? Just trying to put my mind at ease. I really don't want to go back to the doctor and have unncessary tests. If anyone else is like this please respond. I think it is from wiping to hard and trying to be a super clean freak.

Thanks

I understand you completely. I think sometimes you reach an age when you realize that are falling into the "age group* of when alot of illness begin to take form. I know a ton of peri menopausal woman that fit the category as well, me being one of them at the moment. The most important thing is to remember to live *Today* and try your best not to wast time getting sideswiped by the *what if*'s. Health anxiety is a common psychological problem and after a clean bill of health perhaps you should talk to a psychiatrist about meds to help you to take your life back in control.