Can anxiety come and go.

[Rascal123]

Hi I just joined this group today and am glad ti have found it. As i thought I was the only one that was finding it hard to get on with my life because anxiety symotoms keep appearing when I think iv been "cured". I have had a phobia off cancer for 11 years after seeing a cousin die of it she was 40 and left behind 2 young children. Fast forward to September 2017 and my youngest sister is diagnosed with breast cancer , I am the go to person in the family so I brought her to all appointment and treatments and stayed with her. She has recovered but for about a year now i have a constant fear every ache, spot anything different that happens to me I get rapid heart beat , internal shaking, calf pain , dizziness , I find it hard to go concentrate and I want to hide from the world then after a couple of weeks have passed and the symptoms go i think great im better! but something so small will set them off again, my most worrying symptom is a feeling like a knot in my stomach when I swallow, I may also mention i use to make myself vomit after eating which i have now stopped. I am on beta blockers which i stopped taking because i thought I was better, dose anyone else ever feel like i do. X

[a_work_in_progress]

First I just want to say it is wonderful to hear that your sisters is OK. Yes anxiety comes and goes sometimes it takes years before it resurfaces it’s ugly head. (for me anyway)Sometimes it’s a trigger sometimes I have no idea why it comes back. This time it could be and I’m sick with an ear and respiratory infection.

[a_work_in_progress]

PS welcome glad you found this group

[a_work_in_progress]

PS welcome glad you found this group

[Rascal123 in reply to a_work_in_progress]

Thank you for responding i need to make a lot of positive changes to be ready to do battle with it in the future so x

[Icanbeathis2016]

Definitely can relate to your fears and phobia of the "C word" that brings on much anxiety for me. Someone I knew recently passed away from the C word. It broke me. And I'm a mom of two, so just hearing that about your cousin I can sympathize completely. I then begin to feel like I'm next. And yes like you mentioned I would notice every single feeling, ache, or pain. One thing that's different, I on the other hand am afraid to vomit. I've become afraid to. So anytime I even feel nauseous or my acid reflux makes me feel nauseous I get scared. I get pretty much all those symptoms you mentioned and more from anxiety. And my fear of these sinister illnesses keep my anxiety going. That said, yes anxiety can come and go.It's like I can never completely get over it. It's so great to hear that your sister has overcome this. It should give you a bit of hope with this fear of the C word. I wish her the best and a utter recovery.

Here is my YouTube video that I posted recently I talk about these exact fears and my anxiety. Check them out if you'd like. 😊 I wish you and your sister the best. Be blessed...

youtube.com/channel/UCnL8f1...

[Kkimm in reply to Icanbeathis2016]

Hi

I just watched your YouTube video and think it is great and will help others as well as giving you a real benefit from doing it.

I agree this is a really good website and gives help to many people suffering from anxiety and depression. It is great to talk to people who really understand as our families and friends often find this very difficult.

It must be so hard suffering from anxiety when you are a mum of young children. My adult daughter was a great support to me and so often I thought I was so grateful not to be going through this experience when she was young.

I became ill with anxiety very suddenly after two life traumas

My very best wishes to you and everyone else suffering from anxiety and depression.

Kim

[Icanbeathis2016 in reply to Kkimm]

Thank you for taking the time to watch my videos. I appreciate your comment. Yes this is truly a journey to conquer my fears and help others along the way who can relate. And yes having kids will definitely make this harder because I have to keep a brave face sometimes just so they will be alright. My oldest daughter who's a teenager is a big help. She understands me and I can explain to her what I'm going through. She's been a big help. Again thanks for watching. I will continue to do nbn this. I wish you the best as well.😊

[Rascal123]

Thank you I feel a little less lonely already in this smothering world of anxiety, it's easier to talk to a stranger. I will check out your video now .x

[Icanbeathis2016 in reply to Rascal123]

Always know that you are not alone. 😊

[Lovetorun02]

Hi Rascal,

I have the same issues! I go several weeks without “symptoms.” Then I will have some days where I think I’m having health problems. On those days I try to distract myself. If it gets too bad I will call my doctor. I currently take lexapro and it seems to help most days. This forum is great! And I will come here a lot when I’m having anxiety days. Hang in there! It will get better!

Christina.

[Rascal123 in reply to Lovetorun02]

Thank you .x