Health anxieties

[Straightface]

Hi folks. I am suffering really bad with health anxieties. I stupidly google symptoms and then I always seem to end up with them. If I get over one thing I then start to worry about another ailment. At the moment it’s my liver I worry about. Just because I find one symptom I convince myself I now have liver damage. It seems to be taking over my life. I just wondered if anyone who has been in same boat has managed to feel normal again and how they have gone it. Any advice would be welcome. Many thanks

[Dorsey]

Hi I know it's not easy because i do exactly the same always googling symptoms bit just makes you panic more. We have to stop doing it lol.X

[Straightface in reply to Dorsey]

Hi Dorsey. You are right. We certainly do need to stop doing it. You convince yourself you have all symptoms xx

[Kimberlake]

cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resour...

Hello, I really found this site helpful. It has worksheets you can do for free and it's a good distraction as well when you really feel extra anxious. I hope this helps you.

[Straightface in reply to Kimberlake]

Hi kinberlake. Thank you so much for this. I will certainly give it a try. I can certainly use something to try and stop this anxiety as it’s driving me mad. You take care x

[MrRigatoni]

Hello pleased to meet you.

Please if I can just say we all at one time look at medical websites and Dr. Google is the answer.

I would suggest if you having anxieties about your health then you need to do something about it.

I can offer the following if you live in the UK.

Mental health charities.

richmondfellowship.org.uk

mind.org.uk

rethink.org

Offer floating support looking at wellbeing and health.

One point have concerns about health becomes a ear worm then effects bowels stomach well being physical mental.

You need to access support to deal with this.

If not living in the Uk look at your own communities.

Mentioned problems with Liver , if you are drinking to cope that needs to be addressed.

I can offer much compassion empathy and support.

If you are having problems need to seek help immediately.

The connections between the following need to be carefully considered.

Anxiety can be made worse by taking Alcohol more you worry more you consume.

Caffeine in tea, coffee, cola, chocolate cocoa energy drinks need to removed avoided.

More caffeine you drink more stimulation means more anxiety means more worry stress.

Health anxieties can be coped and deal with by coping methods strategies which are implemented by education, knowledge and learning.

FInding solutions such as CBT other therapies may not necessarily work, it is for some great to use for other long term intervention.

Why need professional help. Using mental health charities and the guidance they give.

Please if you have any questions not sure about anything please ask me .

Happy to be supportive .

Please take care

[Straightface in reply to MrRigatoni]

thank you so much for your kind reply.

I will certainly look into those sights you have given me.

I didn't drink a lot but had been drinking more to cope with the stress but as you say this is not the answer. I don't drink any coffee but do drink tea and will now look at cutting down on the caffeine.

I feel if I could just get rid of all these anxieties I would feel so much better and I thank you for your advice on how to do this.

Thank you so much for your offer of support and help

You take care too

[MrRigatoni]

Hello thank you for reply.

Pleasure anytime to help be supportive.

Thank you for being honest about your alcohol consumption.

Please look at this website it gives a lot about alcohol and drinking.

drinkaware.co.uk

Number of units and amounts per day your daily quota.

Please if you are concerned please do contact your GP.

One aspect of mental health is the concern of illness , any underlying issues that seen to be getting worse.

The reason why I should think apply to the charities mentioned.

Because there are staff who are there to look at the causes of your anxiety.

I want to add please be honest open and be approachable.

More you responsive the more staff teams work with you.

Do more for you something I know could be beneficial for you.

Please if I can help or need a chat or any questions please contact me.

Best wishes

Please take care and safe.

[Straightface in reply to MrRigatoni]

You are so very kind.

I will certainly take on board all that you have suggested. I just feel in a bad place at the moment with all this anxiety. I’m sure with help I will be able to bring myself out if it.

I just seem to be obsessed at the moment looking for spider nevi on my face and arms. I think I can see them but no one else can which is obviously my state of mind and the mind is a powerful thing. It is taking away all my life at the moment I just want to feel ok again and not worry all the time

Once again thank you so much for your concern.

It is nice to know you are there if I need anything

You take care and be safe too