Health anxiety ?

[Eco4eva]

Anyone got health anxiety ?

[Hidden]

yes, and ever since lockdowns been announced I’ve found myself constantly worrying about new sensations every single day.

[HIhba in reply to Hidden]

Same here it seems my health anxi got 10 x worser it scares me to death.

[Hidden in reply to HIhba]

You’re not alone x if you need anyone to speak to I’m always open.

I feel during this whole situation everyone’s anxiety’s heightened with uncertainty but it’s all about mindset. You’ll be alright x

[Glitterpink07]

Yes it’s like every day it’s something new it’s exhausting.

[Eco4eva]

It's awful isnit x something will be wrong with me, but I think it's more then what it is, I don't believe doctors when the diagnosis me either.

[Cromball]

Yes I have the same. It’s almost unbelievable how the symptoms can keep coming and don’t go away until the worrying stops. High Bp in the doctors office every time I go. Can’t ever just assume a pain or sensation is anything but worst case scenario. I have been keeping a journal with sensations and my thoughts, as well as how I felt when they went away, which has helped somewhat to see the pattern. Medication helps me quite a bit as well. I’ve had for many years. I think the reading online is a huge culprit. While I read to try to rule out anything serious, it rarely works out that way. I haven’t actually had anything serious yet, especially nothing I expected it would be and I’ve always been able to handle what was given to me despite thinking I couldn’t. I just always worry what’s around the corner.

This situation is obviously a bit different from the norm - but being in downstate NY, I have made it through thus far. Hoping something changes soon regarding treatment or virus getting weaker. Sending well wishes to you. If you haven’t yet - I would sign up for telehealth with a psychologist at a minimum. They can help with techniques etc.

[HIhba]

I do very bad

[Eco4eva]

I wouldn't wish this anxiety on my worse enemy, it's absolutely vile!!! It consumes your life totally x

I never get a rest from it,

I think the lock down makes it worse because we have to face our fears without reassurance off doctors or family members, instead we have to fight each day through gritted teeth.

I wish it would just bugger off hahahah

It really gets you down.

I'm under a physcotherapist for understanding my EUPD & bipolar,

but anxiety health related has got to be the worse diagnosis I've got by far!!

Need a holiday after this pandemic has gone!

I hope yooz are all ok xxx

Have you any tips for me please, ?

Much appreciated x

With Luv Eco x

[L1994]

Hi Eco4eva, anxiety is the worst. I do think this virus won't be here for very much longer. We have made it so far up to now. It surely can't be at a high for much longer. I have found my health anxiety to be causing me to have constant sensations in my body that just won't go. I feel I can't breath at times and my throat is feeling strange 24/7 ever since the lockdown. I am in the UK. I called my Dr for reassurance. Altho that reassurance doesn't last long. It is very hard right now for people with health anxiety. Don't feel as tho you have no where to go as I have felt like this a few times and it only makes you panic more. I use mindful meditation on YouTube to try get in to tune with my body. Stick headphones in and just listen and breath. Hope you feel better soon and manage to get some relief from this horrible anxiety monster🤗

[Bigbrook2019]

Hi yes I suffer so bad it's also caused agraphobia and also fear of being alone at home x