So sick of this

Well feeling really low at the moment dont seem to be having many good days.Im exhausted with it all.I try to concentrate on other things and do crosswords,read but my mind constantly goes back to worry about health anxiety.Any twinge strange feeling then Im off in sheer panic.When will this ever get better it effects my whole life.

[Mandy26]

Hi Sharon, Sorry to hear you're feeling bad today. It really will get better. I felt exactly how you described for 3 weeks. I was constantly breaking down crying because I thought I would feel that way forever. I felt like I was cracking up. However I've had 5 anxiety free days and tonight we have friends coming over which I couldn't even face 4 weeks ago.

Keep in the back of your mind that everytime these things are happening you are still breathing, you're still up and walking. My Mam has suffered from panic attacks for years and taught me to be aware of my body. For instance if I was having chest pains she would make me take my pulse, and it was fine so I calmed down. I wasn't dying. Or if my left arm was hurting she would ask my how i'd been sitting and made me realise it was just muscle pain. It was really difficult and tiring to constantly check every little twinge but it helped me over a number of days.

Hope you feel better.

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Hi Mandy thank you for this.So pleased you have had some anxiety free days long may it continue for you.I try to reassure myself Im fine but I just cant quite get there.I have been to the docs constantly even A&E and everything is fine.I find it hard to believe the docs as 10 years ago I was mis diagnosed with pneumonia and ended up in intensive care for 10 days.I know I have to trust them and have a great doctor now but its always in the back of my head is he right has he missed something.Each night I go to sleep and wake up so that alone should convince me Im fine but it dosent .I feel like a 90 year old and Im only 42

[LilMsS]

hey my lovely its little old me.......................... im having a horrific day too so while your sitting there feeling like im feeling be rest assured im sitting here the same hun...... lets chat on here and see if we can make a small goal for today...... here for you and sending a huge hug xxxxx

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hey love sorry to hear your having a bad day also its awful isnt it.And Im sending you big hugs also

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Im sitting hear wondering why we do this to ourselves why do we let anxiety beat us and why cant we beat it.Wish I had a magic wand to free all anxiety sufferers

[LilMsS]

Hi lovely.................. you know what babe we are stronger than anyone out there because we cope with this...... we are fighters........................ xxxx

[Hidden]

your right we do cope with this everyday just wish I could have a few days where I didnt have the dark dreaded feeling XXX

[Hidden]

Hey Sharon,

I had a similar event where I was misdiagnosed and long story short was very sick and now I too have medical anxiety. It's a nightmare and as a sufferer I am so sorry you have to go through it too.

As LilMsS said we are stronger because of this and none of us choose to feel this way it's chemicals that make us feel like this. You are incredibly strong for coming on here and supporting others when you could just be worrying about yourself that takes a lot of courage.

I promise...and I am telling myself this too...that there will be some good days on their way. Take each step at a time, treat yourself even if it's something like a chocolate bar. Love yourself and remember you are loved. When things get tough I keep a positivity diary. Some days all I can write is that I brushed my teeth...but that is at least something. Other days I have had I have been able to say I went away for business, I managed a meeting.

Today? I cashed a cheque and managed to laugh at an episode of friends and made myself lunch and I was only sick once. Small steps...but valuable ones in the right direction.

xxxxxx

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Thank you so much for your kind words,If I can help anyone on here I will as I find this therapy for me also XXXX