burden

[Diamond_sheis]

i really feel like a huge burden on my family and my partner. i have pushed away friends and my family and partner are at their limit with me .. i think. it’s so hard to hold in these things though and i'm already super vocal. health anxiety sucks and i’ve been feeling like im dying lately. any tips to ease the pressure on friends and family?

[CL3V3R-G1RL]

This is a common thing with anxiety. We always think people "hate" us or we are a "burden" to those we love. Cause we know we can be difficult. With all the things that triggers our anxiety and trying to avoid setting off what makes us anxious. People we can about walking on eggshells to not set us off.

But you are not a burden. Your friends and family love you. Anxiety loves to tell lies.

Perhaps a counselor/therapist to talk to about your anxiety will help. That's if you aren't seeing anyone. There's also journaling. Just pour out your worries, fears and thoughts on to page. Instead of feeling like you're trauma dumping on your friends and family.

Maybe some books to consider like Dare by Barry McDonagh or Hope and Help for Your Nerves by Dr. Claire Weekes.

Wishing you healing 🫂❤️

[Diamond_sheis in reply to CL3V3R-G1RL]

well said! thank you so much and wishing you healing as well 🍀

[Diamond_sheis]

it’s so exhausting! i thought i was the only one. hopefully things get better for us all!

[MidnightBriarRose]

Hi, Diamond_sheis. I went ahead and read your bio and I agree that there is not enough advocates with thorough knowledge of Health Anxiety. But I think part of that is because most people don’t know that Health Anxiety is actually a type of OCD. In the OCD Community they call it “Health Concern OCD”. And in the past, it used to be referred to as “Hypochondria”. Though that term has mostly fallen out of use now; it is the same thing.

With that being said, I want to say that I am so sorry for what you are going through. But please know that you are never a burden. You can’t help what you are going through. As none of us choose to go through these struggles. I hope you find comfort and support here. Please PM me if you are ever in need of someone to confide in. Take Care. 💛

[Diamond_sheis in reply to MidnightBriarRose]

i second that! it is shocking to hear people are even confused about the term “hypochondria” but I will forever get the word out about it! some sufferers suffer without any support and that pains me. vice versa. I am here for all of you all! enjoy the rest of your weekend

[Diamond_sheis]

feelings mutual! thank you so much. one moment at a time