Hello

[Humbolt]

Hi everyone. I'm new to this site. I suffer form horrible health anxiety. I obesses over thinking I have or will soon have ALS. I've struggled with this for over two years now. It has for the most part ruined my peace. Glad to be a part of this and look forward to hearing from others and hopefully being helpful in some way.

[spedteach]

Hi! I am sorry to hear your struggles. I do not know what you are going through with the fear of health struggles, but if it is a form of depression then I can maybe help. I have suffered with depression for 40 years. I have had my ups and downs. If you have a supportive family and/or friends reach out to them. Do you see a counselor? This could really help you too. God's Blessings to you.

[Humbolt in reply to spedteach]

Thanks so much spedteach! The anxiety can definitely lead to being depressed, but overall I can thankfully say depression hasn't been very overwhelming. I am sorry you struggle with it so much. My wife has it badly. I know what its like to be married to someone with it and feel helpless in making them feel better. It's a horrible condition too. I will be seeing psychiatrist tomorrow. Hopefully we can figure something out to get me some relief. God bless you too!

[Humbolt]

Thanks Lilaclil for the encouragement. I just was working in the yard one day and decided to look up what ALS was and it terrified me because my body twitches all the time. The thought of not being able to move or talk really freaked me out. The thought of not being able to communicate with my kids upsets me a lot too. I've been to a speacilist in ALS and he was certain I didn't have it. He said anxiety will cause all the symptoms I have. That was a year and half ago and Im still struggling. I have an appointment tomorrow with my psychiatrist. I guess I will need to get back on medicine. It helped out a lot when I was on it. Coming off of it was just a drag.