I’ve suffered with this for many years now almost 20 in fact...but what I can’t get my head around is how come I can go weeks or even months with no attack or feeling of dread and then boom it just comes out of nowhere my cheeks burn I get this feeling of dread in the pit of my stomach then I shake and go all hot because I think I’ve got something wrong with me like I’m terminally ill or something then I go to the dr he says it’s your anxiety then I’m reassured then go home and think well I’ve been a hyperchondriacfor so long what if I do have something and the dr don’t take me serious... this is so tough anyone else suffer this
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Just terrible especially when I’m home alone I have more time to think I’m trying to keep myself occupied at the minute but it’s not working at the minute
Same! I was doing so well and BOOM just before Christmas, the heart anxiety is back. Constantly worried I'm going to drop dead from some undetected heart condition. Had all the tests, most recently an X ray and blood tests - all clear. But I cant shake the feeling.
Yes have been for almost 20 years I’ve had health anxiety for almost 12 years but chronic depression and anxiety for 20...is it possible that my meds have stopped working after all these years....I start cbt on Monday so hopefully it will help with these episodes
Yes, im always thinking why now suddenly does my anxiety start , i'm going through a bad run of anxiety but even when i'm calm / relaxed and doing something i enjoy it just suddenly starts like a switch is turned on.....even when not thinking about symptoms etc....on the plus side you had this for 20 years so maybe that proves nothing serious or things been missed and it is just anxiety....(so easy for me to say yet can't believe it within myself for me !!), i wish you well....
My current health anxiety worry has been going on for the last three months, even though the dr has tried to reassure me that he thinks my symptoms are just down to anxiety.
yes natz, it can take maney years to get somone to help you with a diagnoses.just like me
until you find out you are left in limbow,but take heart in the fact many others are in the same boat as you.
Yeah, 😥it really sucks...so scary, especially when you're alone. Symptoms can intensify, your mind begins to ruminate, thinking the worst, your going to die, a feeling of impending doom. Health anxiety is horrible, please try your best to fight it, realize it's your thoughts (anxiety) taking over, don't let it win.. we're all stronger than that, or what we give ourselves credit for..learn to love yourself, be kind to yourself..this too, shall pass. And it will! Cheers.
I feel you! Mine just came back after 20 years as well. I’ve been on meds the whole time but how the hell did they stop working and my anxiety and depression is the worst it’s ever been. The attacks are so bad I think I might go insane
Yes usually but I've asked for a different dr who i like hes blunt and honest and with my anxiety sometimes I need that 👍
I have had problems with anxiety where I've come close to panic attacks. What helps me is doing deep breathing and slowing down, and also taking time for myself an hour a day and listening to calming meditation music. This past year has been very rough, let's hope in 2021 we can move forward.
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