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Health Anxiety - New to Health Anxiety

User Profile: jtj3352
jtj3352 July 18th, 2023

Very scared, never been so anxious before. Always have had anxiety and social anxiety but over the last month I’ve developed debilitating Health Anxiety.


I threw out my lower back and possible either pulled a muscle or slipped a disc or something based off the back pain (it has happened before from the same activity). Only difference now is my inner thigh/right testicle has been having a dull pain which my OCD/Anxiety brain blows out of proportion.


I became obsessive about checking for lumps, etc which triggered something in my brain and I can’t stop thinking about it now. Everyone I have talked to with lower back pain says it commonly causes groin/genital pain. I also read stress/anxiety can be felt in the testicles as well.


I can confirm the pain is more common when my back or inner thigh are already hurting. I think I over handled myself while checking so often/stressfully which caused it to be more sore than it had been.


I have no job currently despite applying for 158 jobs in 2 months. I have no degree but years of experience including management. I just can’t seem to get a job despite how hard I am trying. I feel like a burden on my fiancée who has taken over the brunt of the financial side of things. I have been DoorDashing for months to try to stay afloat but between gas and maintenance I am under water.


Anyone who can listen or give advice on any of this would be much appreciated. Thank you all.

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User Profile: toughTiger6481
toughTiger6481 July 20th, 2023

@jtj3352

I think when anyone has a health scare or injury ... it is normal to develop health anxiety of varying degrees. It is hard to explain to others when they do not get it....

IMO what you are going through anxiety , depression etc can effect your ability to do other things ....

example:

when i was going through a depressive state and had interviews (i knew i was qualified for the job) but i think my anxiety or give a hoot ...... showed through to those who...... did not offer the job.