When I was younger, I used to believe/worry that I had serious illnesses. The doctor I saw about them implied to me that it was a concern that I had this belief, and said I could talk any time I needed. But at the time I was too terrified to be open about what was going on in my mind. My anxieties were a sign of really deep insecurities and worries about my place in the world [to put it generally] and needed 'translating'. I can understand that now.
What I'm trying to explain here is that medical and mental health professionals do take such worries and fears completely seriously, definitely in my experience.
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