Don't know what to do

Hi, my name is Paige. Back in April I got sick with strep throat. Times before that I have had strep throat it's never freaked me out but the time in April it freaked me out and I started getting really bad anxiety. I would freak out about every little thing. Any pain or anything that would should up on my body I would be convinced that I was dying and needed to go the hospital. It got so bad where I was scared to go to sleep because I was scared I was going to die. I finally was able to get the anxiety to go away. Last week my throat started hurting and it triggered my anxiety again. I have recently started college and moved away from home. The last two days I have had a painful headache that I can't get to go away. There is pressure on the sides of my head. Stiffness in my neck and occasionally my vision will go blurry. I'm freaking out that I have an aneurism and that I'm going to die. I can't talk to my mom about it because she thinks I'm being dramatic. I'm scared that I'm going to die or something serious is going to happen to you. I can't get this pain to go away. I don't know what to do so will someone please give me some advice?

I feel for you. My daughter had these anxieties being away at college so i can relate. Everything turned out alright. She did go and get some counseling at the college infirm.
perhaps your mom is taking a stance so you will feel reassured that all is well. Sometimes we know best and we have to take a hard stand to try and make you put things in perspective- I'm sure she loves you very much and her heart is aching for you.
Putting you in my prayers tonight.
I wish you all the best.

Hi PN and welcome!

We have had so many young people in their first year of school post with similar issues...so know that you are not alone!

I do echo the above advice to see your school's nurse...just to get checked out and be sure that you are healthy, and not dealing with another illness. While you are there, you could also discuss your anxiety, and find out if there are any school counseling programs that could be available to you.

This will give you a place to start in dealing with the anxiety and symptoms that are currently bothering you.

I am also going to print our Resources here. This is a collection of information and great self-help material. There are coping skills, relaxation exercises, and even specific help on managing health anxiety which may be of benefit to you.

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206

Keep talking with us, as support is also a great form of dealing with what you are experiencing...we understand and care!

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat