Anxious for the last 3 weeks

[Ashok88888]

Just to give you some background, back in 2011 I was hospitalised for having continuous fevers for over a month and the doctors could not figure out why as all the tests were normal. It turned out I was having an auto immune problem and after putting me on steroids for a month I got well. But this experience made me develop health anxiety and I suffered from it until 2012. I told myself I’m physically fit and slowly by the end of 2012 all my anxiety pro came to an end. But recently on a routine blood test, I was told my liver function test (alt 79) is out of the range but my GP reassured it could get back to normal with a good diet and avoiding alcohol for a few months. My ultrasound of my liver showed a little bit of fat but my GP said that’s reversible too. But my main issue is I have been stressed and anxious for the last 3 weeks and I’m so worried I’m going to mentally suffer again like in 2011 and that this feeling of being anxious would be persistent and never end. Please help me with reassurance that this is just a temporary mental issue. I am really struggling a lot mentally. I’m 32 and have always been a happy person until 3 weeks ago. I’m also very active and athletic and this helps me cope a bit.

[Hb2003]

Hello and welcome to this community 😄🙏 . The people here are very kind and understanding. they will give you lots of support and advice . -Hiba

[lillyofthevalley37]

Many many people have to deal with health anxiety so you are not alone and sooner or later health issues are going to affect us , you have been told your health issue can be fixed so focus on that , I would suggest learning about health matters but for some people Dr Google can make things worse, what you went through back then must've been scary but in the end it wasn't so bad was it ? We get carried away with worry yet look at people who have terrible health issues to deal with yet they seem to take it in their stride which makes me think if it is our fate we are accepting of it but we get ourselves in a pickle and scare ourselves with the what ifs

[HopeandOptimism]

You are not alone! We understand! Sorry that you are experiencing this. From what you have shared, you have every reason to feel optimistic that all will be well. Throughout our lives, we come upon issues with our health. While it can be scary, there is so much help and so many resources now to overcome most things that we deal with. You have a great prognosis and will move past this. The fact that you are active and invested in your health will go a long way. Do what the doctor tells you and stay positive. If the anxiety mounts, consider asking the doctor to recommend a counselor you can talk with. Sometimes you just need to vent and share with someone who can help you through your emotions. Allow trusted family members and friends to help you as well. You need support and those that love you will be there for you. Try to distract yourself with a long walk, dancing in your living room, talking to a good friend, going for your favorite cup of coffee....when you feel negative thoughts take hold. You can do this....and you will! Life is the next 15 minutes! Don't get ahead of yourself and know that you will come out on the other side of this...healed and restored! Lean on your faith and let that carry you, it is powerful! I wish you well.