Tired of HA

Hello all

I have been trying to deal with HA for a long while now and visited a couple of forums websites. Though, I would like to have a guidance about overcoming this anxiety, instead of reading more and more symptoms on the internet. I know it will not be easy but I am ready to do anything. I used medication two times before to deal with my panic attacks and succeeded. I never thought of using the same medication (sertraline) to deal with HA actually. It may work, right?

I don't want to worry myself and others around me. I feel more and more frustrated each day because I am a kind of control oriented person and cannot control this. I know it's wrong to think like that.

I visited doctor recently for this coming and going but annoying pain sensation in my left breast (which is also in my shoulder area, arm, armpit and back at the same side). She asked what my worry was and was nice to check my beasts and all aching parts of my body. She told me there is nothing suspected in my breasts so she didn' ask for further tests. She told me that it is most likely neck/muscle/nerves related problem and I should seek some exercise support. I want to convince myself that I dont have a serious disease and continue my life. My poor logic, crying in a dirty moldy corner, knows for sure that these coming and going symptoms are most likely nothing serious. Then why I am not able to deal with them?

Sorry for the long text.

I don't want to just have reassurance here but I want to hear some success stories about overcoming health anxiety.

Yes I agree actually, I've always believed that a very strong immune system can deal with anything. There are ways to boost it.
Thanks for good advice. I want to forget about my recent worries and restart a healthier life with more exercise. I know it's easier said than done. But worth trying.

Hello and welcome!

You have come to the right place for support and understanding! There are many of us here who have had, or are currently struggling with this issue.

I myself found much help through CBT (therapy)...self-help, such as the links that I am going to post for you below...and of course the support of this community!

We are glad you have joined us. Keep posting...support is key!

Looking forward to getting to know you better. :)

Scaredy Cat

Books for overcoming Health Anxiety:

http://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Health-Anxiety-David-Veale/dp/1845298241

http://www.amazon.com/Treating-Health-Anxiety-Cognitive-Behavioral-Approach/dp/1572309989

Health Anxiety - A Self Help Guide:

http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hypochondria/pages/introduction.aspx

Helping health Anxiety

http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/infopax.cfm?Info_id=53

Health Anxiety- The Super Scanner

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

R.,

So glad that you have joined us, and are feeling at home here!

This is a great place, and yes, we are focused on supporting and helping one another with the challenge that unite us!

You are a welcome addition to our community.;)

...and your english is great, actually! We are from all over the globe here.

Keep posting and both receiving and giving encouragement to all or our awesome members!

Talk to you soon.:)

S.C.