new here, health anxiety

[tayz23]

I joined this website because I am feeling pretty low these days.

I would say my primary concern is health anxiety - I really struggle with physical symptoms and was diagnosed with vertigo a few months ago. It seems to be getting worse, I spend a lot of time in bed and I am upset I cannot live my life. I have an appointment with another doctor soon, but how do you find hope within dark situations?

I think about my symptoms almost 24/7 - body scans, googling, doing all the things i am not suppose to -- but it's a hard habit to break. I don't feel like myself anymore. I am broken, disassociated (I struggle a lot with DP/DR symptoms as well), I cry and feel like I am lacking support from my friends. My parents have never had anxiety - it is difficult for them to understand my struggles as well.

I guess I am on here just to here a few "me too"'s to get me through the dark days. I feel like I am having trouble staying afloat anymore. I miss the person I used to be. Although I've always struggled with anxiety, I have had many moments in my life that felt "normal" so to speak. I worry I am going crazy, too - not that that is ever an issue - but it's one of my fears.

I hope this website will brighten my mood. I could use it.

[jkl5500]

Welcome to the site! If you read some posts, you'll see that many people here suffer from health anxiety. You'll get a lot of moral support here.

[aw62]

Hi, Tay 23.

Health issues can take a till on one's sense of being, emotions, self esteem.

Do your research, and see how in reality this will Modify your life style

Its really just a modification. My daughter is going thru high blood sugar readings for months and is beginng to accept that life style changes, ie carb counting is now a part of her.

I have faith you will adjust.