Struggling

[Secret4706]

Can't cope with health anxiety anymore

Feel as tho it is taking over my life

Cant even get out of bed some days

[Natsteveo]

Hi Secret4706

You're not alone ive battled this for many years

It does take over your life

Its so overpowering and consuming its exhausting 😪

I too can't function some days always obsessed over my health and fear something is happening to me

Nat

[Secret4706 in reply to Natsteveo]

Hey thanks for the msg.

It is literally ruining my life. I know I shouldn't use Dr Google but can't stop myself. Don't believe Dr's. Struggle to get out of bed in the morning and most days just crawl back in to hide from the world.

Hope you are okay ❤️

[Natsteveo in reply to Secret4706]

Dr Google is our worst enemy it gives you the scariest diagnosis and our anxiety believes us health anxiety is a big fat mind bully do you know what triggered you .

Nat

[Secret4706 in reply to Natsteveo]

Thanks Nat

My own thoughts are my worst enemy at times.

It's just the way I'm programmed to think. Always think the worst of everything I never think logically or realistically even if it was something simple like I can't find my purse. I wouldn't think oh I've just left it in the car I would be panicking thinking I've dropped it and now my bank account has been wiped and I've had my identity stolen. Then when I find it I'll feel guilty for overthinking and stressing so I'll get more anxious.

Look after yourself chick x

[JFishing2]

I’ve battled HA for years. I know it’s so damn hard to resist, but googling is the worst thing to do. You always hope it will help, but it only ever makes it worse.

[Secret4706 in reply to JFishing2]

Thanks for the reply. It's like a super shit addiction I cant kick

[pink318]

Hi- I’m so sorry that you are having a rough time. I understand how you feel because one of my sisters was also diagnosed with anxiety and I saw her struggling. She did not even want to go to work. My heart was breaking whenever I saw her teary-eyed and really sad.

Me and my other sisters are her support group. I talk to her about anything almost everyday just to let her know that she’s not alone. She also joined a life group that she meets online once a week. She enjoyed her life group because there is prayer and encouragement every time they meet. Her mood slowly got better. She has pets, she volunteers and has enthusiasm to do her job.

If you have someone you can talk to, someone you can trust to share your feelings with then it would be great. Or feel free to post here anytime. We are here for each other. When I was going through empty nest syndrome, I was comforted after I posted in one of the online support groups. I hope you will find comfort here as well. Praying for you for peace and strength. Please keep us posted.

[Secret4706 in reply to pink318]

Thanks for the reply x means alot,