Health Anxiety

[BluejMan]

Hello everyone, I am a new member. I joined because I am having a really hard time with anxiety regarding my health. According to my PCP I’m fine but I can’t help but think I’m not. It’s so bad that I’m shaking. Should be moving forward with a specialist visit soon, but in the mean time I have no idea how to cope. I’ve never been this scared in my life. It’s permeating into everything I do and I feel like I’m one bad thought from a total break down. Any advice?

[Els92]

hi and welcome to the forum. im sorry your having a difficult time at the moment with anxiety and bad thoughts. please rest assured thats all it is "a difficult time" and it will infact pass. anxiety is awful because it convinces us something is wrong, which then causes panic, which then feeds the anxiety and increases it. and you go around in a vicious circle for it. can i ask if you are taking any medication along side therpy for your anxiety ? do you have any hobbies that distract your thought process from anxiety ? grounding techniques are useful and also self help apps on your phones play stay. I also find games on my phone help me logical ones where i have to think like hidden object or quizes etc. im currently struggling myself due to starting new medication which has increased my anxiety 1000 times more than what it was. We will get through this, anxiety can not hurt us nor is anything bad going to happen. breath, bring your shoulders down and repeat to yourself "im ok" "theres nothing wrong".

[BluejMan in reply to Els92]

Hi Els92 I’m not on any medication. I haven’t had any therapy for my anxiety yet either. My overpowering fear of being sick is a new development. My doctor is aware and is helping me schedule a screening that should dispel my fears. Perhaps after that we will address my mental health more thoroughly. That viscous cycle is literally destroying me it’s hard to stay positive until I know for sure I’m ok. I will try your advice to stay grounded, just being on this forum is helping me. Stay strong with your new meds I know you can do it. You’re right anxiety can’t hurt us.

[Els92 in reply to BluejMan]

cognitive behaviour therpy is really good for anxiety its all about learning techniques to overcome the severe bursts of anxiety instead of feeding them. i know its hard im terrible for feeding my anxiety and making it worse even though ive had therpy and know the techniques i should be using. i know its hard to stay positive when you cant see the anxiety ever stopping because even for those split seconds where you dont feel the anxiety your worrying about when its comming again. medication can help to block the thoughts out and make you feel a bit more level however youve done the right thing speaking to your GP and joining this forum

[BluejMan in reply to Els92]

I will definitely look into behavior therapy. Thankyou for your kind words.

[SnoopyDog5]

I understand, I seem to feel the same way. Every moment is a moment something could go wrong, every bump or skin patch or pain is something that could be something. I know the answer is to be present in this moment, and to live in the moment instead of living in the worries, in the past , and in the future. I try to do that everyday, but the worrying about everything, much of it health concerns, just is overwhelming .. breathing, and relaxing and self comforting may be a solution, along with everything else. There is a form out there called the realistic thinking form that can help with thought/worrying problems.

[BluejMan in reply to SnoopyDog5]

I agree, the worst is the not knowing for sure, if something is wrong. It’s like I’m turning normal bodily quirks into legitimate symptoms. Googling has not helped me in the slightest. Visiting with my GP has helped somewhat, but I have yet to under go the real screening. I’m trying to take it day by day and live in the moment. I have to constantly remind myself that I’m ok.

[SnoopyDog5 in reply to BluejMan]

Me too ..

[Against_the_current]

Hi. I know how terrible it is, i have overwhelming emetophobia. Try to remind yourself "i am safe, i am okay" as an affirmation and try to distract a little. It's gonna be alright

[BluejMan in reply to Against_the_current]

Thankyou Glonk I will do that.

[Katy7576]

Hi, I feel exactly the same way. Been having so many weird health issues and convinced it’s something really bad even though it’s probably not because I’ve been seen by many doctors and the reasons for my problems are minor and not dangerous. My recent worry is that I have a feeling like I need to sneeze but it won’t come out. Been going on for a couple days now, but I did sneeze yesterday in the morning but I’m convinced something isn’t right with my brain. I’m sorry you’re going through this. Message if you’d like to talk.

[Abajaz]

Try to pull yourself together and calm down. Remember one thing - all the problems are only in your head. You have to learn to understand yourself and solve your internal problems by yourself.

[BluejMan]

Hello everyone, had a colonoscopy and turns out I don’t have any major health issues. I’m now going to pursue mental health help to get my mind in a better place. Thankyou for the support and god bless.

[Agora1 in reply to BluejMan]

BluejMan, I'm happy to hear there are no major health issues.By all means, now is the time to work on your mental health.

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