Not much of a life with health anxiety

[Grateful71]

I used to think I had most parts of my life under control, working, looking after my children, loving wife. Now I know I was sliding through each day, fighting to keep my head above water and anxiety building and building as the years went by. Now I feel I have fallen apart. My focus is my health, do have some health problems but every ache and pain, twitch, lump, becomes a fear of serious illness or cancer. I can't bear to hear stories of people who are unwell and health consumes my life, I find it hard to eat as I have no appetite. I'm so embarrassed as there are lots of people out there with much worse conditions than mine, I was working with a private therapist but that's on hold because of Covid-19. I'm grateful I can reach out here 💛 thank you

[Sprinkle1]

I think I know how you feel, but do Not give up, been down that road and made it to the end, takes a lot of work. Can your therapist do phone work with you, mine does. Have you read self help books, I had read many, one that really helped my back in my 40's was Dr. Scott Peck "The Road Less Traveled". they have it at Amazon New and Used it is a worth while investment. It was in the top 10 best seller list for 7 years 30 years ago. Thru all my hard work I have come to a place where I do Not worry, I live in the moment, I feel free, I am happy and content. I wish the same for you...Sending Love, understanding, peace, courage and Big Hugs.....Sprinkle 1......

[Grateful71 in reply to Sprinkle1]

Thank you so much for your reply and the advice. I will keep trying and get that book, I long to be free of this worry. Your kindness is greatly appreciated 💛💛

[Agora1 in reply to Sprinkle1]

You've got this Sprinkle1 and isn't it great xx