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Posted 1/20/2015 10:24 PM (GMT 0)
I go through these stages where Ill be fine for a while then out of now where my anxiety will come back. Recently I have been sick. For the past 3 days I have had really bad headaches, nausea, hot flashes, and cold chills, glare in my vision, and I'm weak, and have shortness and sensitive to light and sound. I googled my symptoms and I thought I had the flu now I think I might have a brain aneurysm because the symptoms match the signs of the flu. I'm so scared I'm going to die and I'm only 19. I have my whole life ahead of me. My anxiety is making it work because I keep thinking Im dying. I know I need to rest but I won't sleep because im scared i won't wake up. Will someone please help me? Has someone had the same problem I have or will someone give me advice? I don't know what else to do.
Thank you.
Posted 1/20/2015 10:35 PM (GMT 0)
Stop talking to Dr Google, first of all. He is normally wrong and it only makes things worse. It sounds like you could have a cold or even the flu, I would suggest you call your doctor and make an apt. as if it is the flu there are meds you can take to make it better. Just no more googling.
Posted 1/20/2015 10:44 PM (GMT 0)
Hey there.
I too came down with the stomach bug about 4 days ago. Was doing pretty well with my anxiety but being sick really set it off again. Had alot of your symptoms and a racing heart which is all normal for being sick with the flu. I have to agree that Dr. Google can make it all worse. Just know it is a bug and your going to be fine. I too find it hard to sleep when I'm sick but try to relax and get some rest.
Posted 1/20/2015 11:47 PM (GMT 0)
I agree with the others for starters, don't Google anything. Google doesn't know you or your body and only throws stuff out there based on key words. Your symptoms are text book of anxiety and being sick doesn't make them any better for sure. Try to rest. Watch a relaxing movie, talk to a friend, curl up with a good book, anything to try to get your mind off of how you're feeling. You're young and you do have your whole life in front of you. You can get through this flare up and will be fine.
Posted 1/20/2015 11:55 PM (GMT 0)
I've had the flu for the past five days and feel the same way as you. If you suffer from health anxiety Google is not your friend.
Posted 1/21/2015 4:09 AM (GMT 0)
PN,

I am absolutely sure that you simply have a run of the mill virus...with symptoms that are compounded by anxiety.

First of all...rest and recover...

...then seek to treat your health anxiety either with the self-help available in our Resources specifically for this, or with therapy.

Both these treatment options work, and you won't regret the time and effort you dedicate to working a program!

Health and progress!

S.C.
Posted 1/21/2015 4:15 AM (GMT 0)
Lots of fluids and rest honey. The flu is nasty but you will get through it. It knocked me down for two weeks...same symptoms you described.

Just a hint: If you gonna go on google check out the beautiful river houses in the UK....or the rugged landscape of Australia. There are also some really cute firemen in...uhm, wait how old are you? :-)
Get some rest.
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