Health anxiety... can anyone relate?

[munrapz]

You get anxious about some health issue, you get the clear from the doctor, you immediately worry about some other health issue, you get again the clear from the doctor... you start doubting the doctor's diagnosis and convince yourself that the doctors missed something... the cycle of health anxiety...

I just can't get over it...

[Agora1]

munrapz, and this is the game that Anxiety plays with our minds. It happens to me as

well. Pretty sad isn't it when even a normal result adds to our fear that doc may have

missed something. How much power we allow Anxiety to have will continue to raise

our fear cycle. I remember writing to you 8 years ago. Are you still working?

Life does change around us as we must adapt to these changes or we get left in the dust.

Place your trust in the professionals and not you mind telling you doubts.

If not, then anxiety has free rein on going from one health issue to another. Once you

put a stop to it's lies, things will settle down. I'm glad you came back for community

support. xx

[munrapz in reply to Agora1]

Hi, Agora1, always nice to see your comments ans replies. Yes, I am still working and doing good on that front. Probably will get back to medical treatment.

[TXanxiety74]

I have the same issue with health anxiety. That leads me to reading more about my symptoms and ultimately WebMD diagnoses me with a week to live. 🤣 It is crazy how anxiety plays with our minds. I agree with previous comments, trust your doctor. Remind yourself that if it is something serious you would be having an actual medical emergency and it wouldn't last for the 30 minutes your panic attack does.

[Agora1 in reply to TXanxiety74]

Absolutely correct TXanxiety74.. an emergency thought doesn't usually last for

30 minutes and then leave. Anxiety plays this game with our minds. I think of it as

games are meant to be won and that's what I do with this continual negative thoughts

and that is win over them.

If I think it's more than anxiety, I call my doctor and believe in what he says. xx

[munrapz in reply to TXanxiety74]

Great that you take this with humor, especially when you put it tha way!😂 I always tell people to trust their doctors, but when it is with me, I just have many doubts!

[TXanxiety74 in reply to munrapz]

I have been dealing with anxiety for 30 years now. It is better to laugh at it because if anxiety gets it's way, it will lead to depression and more anxiety. But trust me, I have not overcome it. I struggle everyday so humor helps.

[heartmatters1]

100%. I never believe what the docs tell me. I’m afraid to go to bed most nights, as that’s when I’m at my worst. Dr Google has a lot to answer for 🫣😵‍💫😅.

Best wishes for a calm & peaceful weekend.