Hypochondria

[thezenvirgo]

Hello everyone...

I am curious to know if there are any of you who can relate to me. As I have posted about this a few months ago my excessive need for worrying about my health stresses me out!! I feel like I’m going crazy inside... I want to pass on all my worries to God and have him heal me but I get so distracted in my mind that it’s so hard to control my intrusive thoughts. I have a lot going on at home... me and my mom aren’t talking. My father is doing so bad mentally. He keeps asking me for money after I willingly helped him bc he had no food. I want to help him but I am terrified he is going to spend it on drugs. My sister just got out of the psych hospital about a month ago after being full on manic and delusional for about 2 whole months... I don’t understand why I worry so much about my health!! I am a strong girl and many would see me and think I’m the most confident person they have ever came across but I am spending my life and time worrying inside my head!! Idk if therapy will help. I want to seek a therapist but after I get my doctor results in two weeks can y’all believe that. I want to put my life on pause until I am reassured that I am okay... i feel embarrassed for even putting this out there to you all with the fear I will get judged.. EVERYDAY ALL DAY I worry that I will get a phone call from my doctor that something came out abnormal in my physical. Would medication help me? I need tips. I am fully aware of everything around me but these thoughts are ruining me and stopping me from living a beautiful peaceful life

[b1b1b1]

No one will judge you. Health anxiety is very common among the general population and there are many who suffer with it on this site. It's a very painful condition.The only thing I can suggest is to go to good doctors for regular check ups. After that, you might consider therapy. It is aLSO worth reading Claire Weeks book "Hope and Help for Your Nerves."

[thezenvirgo in reply to b1b1b1]

Thank you so much for your advise!