Constant worry because of my Health Anxiety.

[Shield_Of_Faith]

Hey there, I hope everyone is doing well!I just wanted to ask about what to do or think when it comes to your health? I understand I suffer from hypercondriac health anxiety very intensely. I'm always on high alert for any weird or unfamiliar sensations in my body and then I convince myself of different illnesses I'm suffering from. I'm just not sure how at times to tell the difference between something that's really nothing to worry about vs something I should now panic about and trust me if I make an appointment with a doctor to get checked out everytime I think something is wrong with me, it be every other day or once a week so I need to get a damn grip already but idk how without panicking for the worst. I've been to the doctors several times recently and they say I'm fine but my body is still doing weird sensations, some causes could be my anxiety being so intense it causes physical sensations still, my meds I'm taking causing side effects or some problem that was missed (which my paranoid mind is feeding into unintentionally.)

I'm praying and hoping in God to continue to get me through it.

But my paranoia is really something else, really all over the place. My constant worrying over my health is driving me kinda crazy with non stop worrying. I appreciate anybody who took the time to read this. I just needed to get this out.

[Swilly97]

I'm sorry that you're struggling. I also share your struggle. I'm super paranoid about everything going on in my body. I always think it's something serious. I used to be a frequent flyer at the hospital but I've tamped that down. My struggle comes from having multiple pulmonary embolisms a few years back. Identifying that was big in my understanding of the anxiety I was/am feeling.

Can you maybe find the reason perhaps that makes you paranoid/anxious? I know that's not easy but, worth it. Sorry if I'm offering advice that wasn't asked for but I felt like I had to ask you.

Stay strong and be gentle and kind to yourself.

Sending light ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Shield_Of_Faith in reply to Swilly97]

Thank you and I'm sorry too that you struggle with this too, it's a nightmare.I don't really know what causes it. I'm just trying to manage each day. I have days where I manage it better but then there are days I really can't and and have a panic attack. Thanks for understanding and for your kind words! I hope the best for you too! 🙏

[Swilly97 in reply to Shield_Of_Faith]

Thank you! I hope you have better times. 🙏

[Cavalierrubie]

Sorry to hear what you are going through Shield. I have the same problem and suffer with health anxiety. I have just had problems with ear infection which had been going on for weeks. I have been unable to sleep with worry and have had continual tension and overwhelming fear. It takes over your life. The doctor said there is nothing seriously wrong with me and so that is what l say to you Shield. If there was anything wrong it would have shown up by now or you would have been in hospital. The mind plays awful tricks like mental torture. I think mine comes from being frightened at a hospital when l was small. It is such an individual thing that nothing seems to help. When you think of all the times you thought you had something seriously wrong and look back and see that it never happened should help a little and that God protected you. Just keep telling yourself that there is nothing wrong, you have been checked out, you are healthy. Love and prayers.

[Shield_Of_Faith in reply to Cavalierrubie]

Your absolutely right! I have looked back and remembered all the things I was afraid of and the doctor would say I was healthy. My mind is just "what if this time, this is it and I'm gonna suffer really badly then go insane" God has helped and protected me more times then I can count. So I feel really bad when I give into worry and have some doubts because I worry to much. But I believe and that's how I've gotten through life and still am. Thank you for replying! I appreciate the kindness! 🙂

[Cavalierrubie in reply to Shield_Of_Faith]

You will get through this Shield. You are not alone, and lots of us are exactly the same as you and come through. Jesus knows our weaknesses and it doesn’t make us bad people. There is not one person in this world who doesn’t have some kind of weakness. I think we need to just accept ourselves as we are, Jesus does. I hope you soon feel better and just keep reminding yourself you are healthy and have had tests (they tell almost everything by a blood test these days) so there is nothing seriously wrong just your anxiety and worry. Stress can make you feel physically ill, as you must know. Take care and God bless 🥰

[Shield_Of_Faith in reply to Cavalierrubie]

I hope so, I'm just tired of anxiety controlling my life, but I trust Jesus.I do appreciate your support! Thank you very much again! 🙂

[Myheartisblack]

I can relate. The truth is, not enough doctors do the job of investigating. They are reactionary only. So trusting our intuition when something feels off is important. I would recommend finding a naturopathic doctor.

[Shield_Of_Faith in reply to Myheartisblack]

I'll look into that. Thank you.

[Maddog5632]

Just know you are not alone with these feelings. I also suffer from the same thing. We just have to tell ourselves over and over it’s in our mind and it will be ok. Hasn’t killed us yet and won’t. Continue praying as much as needed. Try replacing negative thoughts when they enter in with scripture, praise and worship songs, prayer or just talking to the Lord. Anything to distract from the negativity will help more and more. We will survive this because the Lord is with us. We just have to keep the faith and stand strong against these thoughts and worries. God Bless you.

[Shield_Of_Faith in reply to Maddog5632]

Most definitely! I will continue to pray and trust God. I'm trying to hang in there. The Lord got me this far. Thank you very much! God Bless you too!!!🙏

[designguy]

You might check out and benefit from the youtube videos of Paige Pradko, she is a therapist that had health anxiety and OCD and healed herself and now helps others. Another good resource is Matthew Codde at Restored Minds, he has a website and youtube channel also. You may also have some degree of OCD which is fairly common with health anxiety.

[Shield_Of_Faith in reply to designguy]

Thank you for the recommendations! I appreciate that! 👍

[designguy in reply to Shield_Of_Faith]

You're welcome, another good resource is Emma at Therapy in a Nutshell on youtube.