Hi everyone, 

This is my first post on this forum so it might be a long one. 

I am 26, female, from the UK. I was diagnosed with social anxiety a few years ago now, but recently it seems to have developed onto more generalised anxiety in the past year along with health anxiety too. I got to a point where I was coping pretty well with it. I could tell myself that it was just anxiety, I am not in danger and my panic would stop. 

Within the past few months, I caught a stomach bug (I'm emetophobic) and also found a swollen lymph node in my neck and this set off my health anxiety big time. I was constantly googling my symptoms (even though I knew this was a bad idea) and couldn't help but think the worst. I spoke to my doctor in July about my lymph node and she wasn't concerned. She said I was probably fighting off a minor infection as my temperature was slightly raised. But she said to get in touch again if the node was still swollen after a few weeks. I got in touch again a couple of weeks ago as it was still swollen - although it hasn't grown or changed. I had blood tests done on Friday morning then had a text from the NHS that evening saying my results are in and to book a phone appointment to get my results. This made me freak out a lot! I normally get results via text so to hear I need to book an appointment made me fear the worst again. I have been very anxious and upset all weekend and have lost my appetite and had an upset stomach as a result. 

I am hoping to get an appointment today but that may not be possible as my GP practice is extremely busy at the moment. Is there any advice for how to get through the wait and calm my anxiety?

Thank you very much :)