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Posted 6/11/2012 11:45 PM (GMT 0)
Hi all,

I am new to this site...i suffer from severe GAD and I constantly worry about health issues.  I dread leaving the house but force myself for my kids and husband.

I have read a lot of your post and feel better already.  One of my main symptoms I have the a detachment from my children and the fear of losing my memory.  I am so scared that I am going to forget how to talk and I have to think about eveything I say to make sure it is coming out right...it happens the most with my children's names.  My biggest worry is that I am going to get ill or die and leave my children with no mother.  I feel so strange in the head like  something must be seriously wrong with me.  Does anyone else feel like this?? 

Posted 6/12/2012 1:39 AM (GMT 0)
Welcome Sll!

So sorry to hear of your GAD. Although, since i do not have kids I cannot talk to you about that, I do suffer from health anxiety and GAD as well. I do feel disconnected at times. Even just randomly sitting at work I will feel this way. Our biggest worries are along the same lines, I too have a fear of dying and I will leave my family and friends. It is a difficult thing to overcome, but with enough time and willpower we can do it.
My advise is to see a therapist, get to one and get it all on the table so they know how to propperly help you!

I hope everything gets better soon,
Mike
Posted 6/12/2012 3:54 AM (GMT 0)
I too have health anxiety. Scared of getting sick and dying. My mom died very young and I fear the same will happen to me. I am constantly scanning my body for trouble when I am in one of my panic/anxiety times. Back on meds now so hopefully will feel better soon. We have so much power to heal ourselves of this affliction.
Posted 6/13/2012 8:34 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the help.
Posted 6/13/2012 11:46 PM (GMT 0)
Yes! I have this often....it is an unbearable feeling to lose oneself in the thoughts of dying too young and the children being without their Mother...

I get myself very upset about this sort of thought process...

Hope you feel much better and happier soon!
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