I just need reassurance

[alvaa]

I have been so sick this weekend and today! I am pretty sure it is a cold or something in the deep chest. I have no one to take me to a doctor and would rather not go anyway. My ears are stopped up and being a hypochondriac I feel like I have a brain tumor. I woke up this morning literally shaking all over and felt like I was going to pass out. I took a Xanax (half of a 0.5) and I am a bit better now. For the 5th straight day, my head is so stopped up. I am so afraid.

[anxiety860]

I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY doubt it is a brain tumor. Seems like a bad cold.  but I agree with mele.. what is going to help your anxiety is going to the doctor and having them rule out anything scary. Colds suck!!! and can last for weeks.. sorry you're sick and I hope you get better soon!

[mele48]

I'm sorry you're so afraid, that is hard to go through!

I'm not a medical professional, but the symptoms you describe sound like a cold, allergies, or other sinus/upper-respiratory related issues.  Are you taking anything for it?  You need to be aware that a common ingredient in decongestants is ephedrine, a stimulant that can amp you up.  There are decongestants out there withOUT that ingredient, though.

This is the time of year where colds and allergies are more common.  I know you don't want to, but I'd encourage you to consider going to the doctor for 2 reasons.  1) they can evaluate and diagnose you, and perhaps prescribe/recommend medicines to help you feel better.  2) they can rule out any scary things that may contribute to your anxiety - such as the brain tumor you're worried about.  

Anxiety stinks - but hang in there!  Let us know how you're doing.