Panic Over Physical Symptoms

[Worrywort626]

Anyone else panic when feeling unwell? For example, an upset stomach or a fever or nausea? What are some tips and tricks to combat this? My worst case scenario has never come true (knock on wood) but I have the same reaction each time which I hate.

[Blueeyes6481]

I know exectaly how you feel. My disorders are taking over,and it makes me sick. I try deep breaths, and I read my Bible. That seems to help me.

[SmilesLots]

I have a chronic autoimmune disease that sometimes flares up and makes me very ill and I get extremely anxious. I've gotten better by just reminding myself that I've gotten through this before and I will again. I also have asked friends to chat with me on the phone (I live alone) when I'm ill and that brings me some comfort.

[Worrywort626]

I do the same thing! I reach out to a family member, usually, to help ground me. My mind wants to convince me it’s a medical emergency and I panic. I have 2 young kids and we just moved so I don’t know many people. I feel so vulnerable. Thank you for the suggestions. It’s comforting to know I’m not alone

[foxglove_pnw]

I struggle with the same thing ! Any weird pain , upset stomach etc

Today I am feeling sore from yoga ( I think ) but my mind keeps telling me that this is an emergency and that my ribs/neck and shoulder pain is actually a heart attack

I am feeling so alone ! My husband doesn’t want to hear anymore about how miserable I feel ! I do text friends but it is always the same thing ! I am sure everyone is tired of it ....I know I am !

I am so sorry your feeling like that ! You are not alone ! I am also a mom of two kids so I know how you feel ! Hang in there ! ❤️

[Worrywort626 in reply to foxglove_pnw]

Thank you! I’m going to PM you.

[Tjgg]

Hi there!!

I know exactly how you feel. I've been dealing with physical symptoms for about a year now. Sometimes it trigers my health anxiety and it gets very bad ( we always think the worst) what it helps is to take b vitamins, magnesium, omega 3 and change of diet to reduce anxiety.

The symptoms are just ways of telling you how high is your stress.

Try to relax ( I know it's hard with kids) write down how you feel, enjoy a movie,go out.

Hope it helps and hope you feel better

[Fujiapple]

I panic about my body about the house about it catching fire about the pipes bursting... yes I do it too.. I can find something to panic about.

[Airsynapse]

Not feeling well physically is DEFINITELY a trigger for me. I try to remind myself that it’s just a physical symptom that is temporary and will go away. It sucks though. I can totally relate!