health anxiety

[Tmconn]

Hi I do not have any conditions or nor do I take any medication for anything other then aspirin for regular pain. I am having terrible anxiety of my health and dying from a cancer I might get and not be here for my family. some days I'm good and other days I am not.

[Agora1]

Hi Tmconn, do you have a reason for a health anxiety or dying from Cancer? Usually, it has to do with someone close to you experiencing health issues or having passed from Cancer. I can only imagine how much of an impact this has on your life.

[Sallysue22]

This is me too! I've gotten to the point where I can't pay attention to my body or I'll start fixating on things. I hate when I'm in the shower or getting dressed because I'm aware of my skin and body and it freaks me out! I am so scared that I will get sick and leave my family without a mom. I hate this feeling. I forget about it sometimes like when I'm busy at work but it creeps back up!

I'm sorry you feel so bad. You are not alone. I feel crazy actually typing this!! It sounds so out there! I hope you have support... I'm actually very good at hiding this from everyone in my life... It's very lonely ☹️

[Gothi in reply to Sallysue22]

Feeling same here. I think many people time to time think like this. Our problem is we are trained to think like this all the time. Since this is something some others have and every one says it won't actually hurt us let's try to control our thoughts. It's not easy anyway.try to read similar stories in this site. It really helps me to pass the stressful period. All the best.TC

[Tmconn]

Hi no I don't have any reason necessarily. I did watch my mother in law die of cancer about 4 years ago. and shortly after I started this crazy health anxiety. My mother also died in the last year of Parkinson who I took care of for 17 years. I have overcome this once before and hope to do it again. I am working on it and it helps to see others like me. It does make you feel crazy sometimes. Thank you all for your support. I do have a loving and supportive family.