Hi Jake,I am sorry to read of you anxiety re your health spiking again. may I ask what you have done in the past to help you keep the health worriers down to a low roar?
Many people suffer from persistent complaints, such as dizziness or
pain, that do not appear to have an obvious cause.
They are termed "medically unexplained symptoms" when doctors cannot
find any disease or problem with the body that would otherwise account for the
symptoms.
This doesn't mean the symptoms are faked or are "all in the head" – they are real and can affect your ability to
function properly. Not understanding the cause can make them all the more
distressing and difficult to cope with.
There are things you can do yourself, such as regular exercise and stress
management, that can improve or even relieve some physical symptoms.
Regular exercise – say, three 20-minute
sessions a week – will at least keep you
fit and give you a chance to take a break from other tasks, or just to get out
of the house. Many people find it also boosts their mood. The exact
amount of exercise or activity needs to match your current health and
capabilities.
Managing stress is very important, as
this has been linked to problems such as pain and irritable bowel syndrome. Learn some relaxation tips to relieve
stress.
Generally, it should help to plan some pleasurable personal time to unwind
– whatever helps you relax, whether it's
yoga classes, meditation or walks in the countryside.
You might find help in the following books on Health Anxiety:
Books for overcoming Health Anxiety:
http://www.amazon.com/Feeling-Good-New-Mood-Therapy/dp/0380810336/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1379950432&sr=1-1&keywords=Feeling+Good%3A+The+New+Mood+Therapy+by+David+D.%2C+M.D.+Burns
http://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Health-Anxiety-David-Veale/dp/1845298241
http://www.amazon.com/Treating-Health-Anxiety-Cognitive-Behavioral-Approach/dp/1572309989
Keep talking with us and know that you can overcome you worries about your health.
Kindly,
Kitt