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Posted 3/16/2014 11:41 PM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone! :)

I was digging a bit deeper into our Resources here today...looking to help a new member...and I found a gem that I had not previously really checked out.

It is a great worsheet /informational self-help tool for those dealing with health anxiety concerns.

Please check it out and see if it is helpful for you.

Like any therapy coping skill, it will need to be practiced and used regularly before it really starts to take effect and help.:)

Let me know what you think...

http://www.get.gg/docs/SuperScanner.pdf

S.C.

Posted 3/17/2014 5:39 AM (GMT 0)
Very Informative for us Health Anxiety peeps, thanks SC!!!
Posted 3/17/2014 5:22 PM (GMT 0)
Oh my goodness - that scanner is me to a tee! Every little thing, movement, red patch in mouth, spot in mouth, has had me thinking cancer and all sorts!

The high alert when trying to sleep - also me

I do have adrenal fatigue / possible chronic fatigue / fibro for about 14 - 15 months after being on this high alert

How do we calm the scanner - how do we stop noticing things - im still working on that :)
Posted 3/17/2014 7:17 PM (GMT 0)
My anxiety is too severe for CBT.


I've been trying for 3 years on CBT. It did just as well as the pills = nothing.



I remember this one though, The body scan. Classic. That's one of the 1st things they teach you.
Hope it works for other people better than it did for me.
Posted 3/17/2014 8:32 PM (GMT 0)
DP.,

I am sorry that you have not found what it is that works to help you manage your anxiety thus far.

I encourage you to keep trying, and not lose hope.

As it is clear that you are a person of intelligence...I would recommend exploring a broad spectrum of self-help options.

You can esentially 'custom-craft' your own treatment program...one that is specific to your needs and goals.

Best wishes,

Scaredy Cat
Posted 3/18/2014 12:28 AM (GMT 0)
The SuperScanner sounds very familiar to me! As someone who's been going through some major health problems the last 20 months, I'm now at the point where I have finally learned some skills and can recognize when the anxiety is building for false reasons (no self, you don't need to go to the hospital) and am better equipped to calm myself down through breathing, visualizations, etc. The medication is probably helping too, but it's been a long, long road to get here.

As many of you know, being sick sucks. :)
Posted 3/18/2014 4:12 PM (GMT 0)
Cheers SC

I had not seen that before either thanks for posting.

Hibee
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