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I am 28f. for past one month iam getting negetive and frightening thoughts of cancer. i am unable to eat and sleep.please help me?

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Dr. Matthew Cahill answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Talk to someone!: You don't have cancer! You have something even WORSE- fear of cancer...when you share this feeling with someone you trust, they will pop this fear like a pin in a balloon, just by listening. We all have fears, sometimes we obsess and let them control our thoughts. Shout "NO!" If these intrusive thoughts come, then reassure yourself with "I am fine" -repeat until the thoughts leave. Try meditation

Answered 10/6/2015

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