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Abdominal pain...that wasn't

Posted By brucethechap

"Abdominal pain...that wasn't"

About: Bromley Healthcare / Talk together Bromley (IAPT)

(as the patient),

I had chronic abdominal pain for about 3 years, which started just after my mum died. After seeking much medical reassurance and much internet research on possible illnesses, I was referred to some CBT.

We initially discussed how my 'pain' had been confirmed not to be life threatening, as there was nothing there after many scans. Logic dictated there was nothing wrong. We then started talking about other parts of my life, and agreed that my job was very stressful, and had become so at the same time the 'pain' started.

I've realised that I'm stressed. It's a small thing to write, but a revelation to me.

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Response from Amanda Mayo, Head of Integrated Care - Bromley ICN, Operations Directorate, Bromley Healthcare 7 years ago
Amanda Mayo
Head of Integrated Care - Bromley ICN, Operations Directorate,
Bromley Healthcare

My role is provide professional support to all nurses within Bromley Healthcare and to ensure services we provide are of the highest quality

Submitted on 25/05/2016 at 16:40
Published on Care Opinion at 16:58

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Hi 'Brucethechap'

Stress is not a small thing and can often manifest itself in physical symptoms so I am really please our IAPT team were able to support you through this, clearly, very difficult time.

I hope you are able to reduce your stress either through continued support or by the techniques you have used.

Thank you for taking the time to post your story

Kind regards

Amanda

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