Help please

[Meyer_Gdmnx]

Hi guys I’m 21 and am dealing with severe health anxiety I have been to the GP recently about this issue and she diagnosed me with folate deficiency. Now obviously I’m totally freaking out even though she said there was nothing to worry about party because I googled the complications and they’re all very scary stuff about the nervous system etc. Anyway I have a real phobia of pills and my mother sat with me while I took the folic acid and after a couple of hours I was on the floor crying because I was so scared I was gonna have a reaction and after now 6 hours I still am worried I’m going to have a seizure I’ve bit eaten since taking the pill and haven’t wanted to either while intermittently feeling sick. I’m so worried I’ve had a reaction

[hypercat54]

Hi I am low in foliate too and take folic acid tablets. They are completely harmless and you shouldn't get any reaction at all. They are nothing to worry about believe me.

You get foliate mainly from green leafy vegetables so up your intake of them. x

[Kris09]

I also have a fear of pills. It’s terrible to be so scared of the one thing that will help you. Change your experience. Think about how much better you will feel. Sending good vibes your way.

[dbeck128]

I too have a fear of taking pills. The thing with then though is you just have to face it. I refused to take mine at first. But if I feel like if I would be taken them sooner I'd be more along in the recovery process. But iron and other vitamins I really wouldn't worry about. They are harmless. But you can always get reassurance from your doctor. They have studied years for this

I know it sucks. Health anxiety isn't fun at all