Health anxiety

Why do we obess over something so fearful like dying. I obess over my heart and that I might could have an aneurysm. Crazy, ik! I've had every test there is for my heart and brain and I still feel like this. I have some sort of pain in my left chest wall and neck into my arm but basically they narrowing it down to a possible pinched nerve. ....this life of health anxiety suck!

SR,

I am sorry...it is really hard.:(

Keep working towards your recovery with self help and/or therapy.

There is help and hope.:)

S.C.

I'm right there with you. Many of us are. Health anxiety gets to me every day. I was up during the middle of the night last night with upper back pain thinking the worst.

I'm in therapy, done so many other things, use Ativan as needed but still, it lingers.

As of yet I have not tried an antidepressant but I'm considering it.

Just know you are not alone.

Unfortunately, if your insurance is like most of them, most therapists are probably out-of-network. You can still see them, of course, but it tends to cost more. But there may be some who do CBT and are in network. You could look at the insurance company's provider directory, and call some who are in network -- or call the insurance company, ask to speak with one of their staff nurses, and inquire about an in network provider who offers CBT. Or if your employer has an Employee Assistance Program, that is another place you could inquire. Or talk with your primary care physician and see if she or he can help you find a therapist. There are also some online free CBT resources, or books you can buy and go through on your own (such as "Mastery of Your Anxiety and Worry" by Craske and Barlow) -- but I think live therapy is far preferable to online or books.

Thanks guys!!!! 😘