Anxiety or not?

[Fighting-Soul]

Does anyone else have a hard time working out what is actually anxiety symptoms and thats not? Like am i actually ill, is something wrong or is it just anxiety, its so hard 😣

[Jameshuh]

Yes, it is very hard because anxiety mimics a whole range of conditions and the symptoms are horrible. It is also difficult because when you go to the doctor you are likely very anxious (I am anyway) so you have to go to one who understands anxiety or just tell them exactly what you have so they take that into account when checking you out. Really the medical system is kind of ignorant about mental health still, so ideally find a doctor that you are comfortable with and connect with who you can discuss you anxiety with. I found some GPs are no good for mental health so I looked up one who was specifically trained in mental health conditions and he was great. Wishing you peace and health and a good doctor you can connect with (there are many out there just have to find them).

[Plantlover14]

yes. It took me a while to realize it’s anxiety. I went to several dr appts and different specialist and turns out it’s all anxiety. As soon as I was able to accept that I think that finally put me in the direction where I could start coping with it.

It isn’t until you accept you have anxiety that you can finally start the healing process.

I used to think something is really wrong with me. My anxiety is very physical - headaches, aching legs, body pain: neck pain. Head pressure

[Jimmyluke55]

ye that’s me love