How to cope with health anxiety ?

Brandii17

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Joined : Nov 2015

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Posted 3/29/2016 12:18 AM (GMT 0)

I'm getting really exhausted dealing with my health anxiety and idk what to do to change the way I think. It's like every time a new symptom comes on I freak out and assume it's something horrible such as cancer or diabetes. I don't want to keep going to the doctor for every new symptom I get. They'll think I'm crazy. Right now I have pain in one of my legs and I'm scared its deep vein thrombosis. It's like everytime I try to relax and stop worrying about my health something comes up and worries me. Idk how to stop worrying and just relax and realize I'm healthy . I'm only 20 years old so I know it's rare that anything serious could happen to my health but for some reason I feel like I'll be one of those people who catches a very rare disease and I'll be on the news for it because it's so rare . How can I stop thinking this way and relax ?

Scaredy Cat

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Posted 3/29/2016 1:08 AM (GMT 0)

B.,

Have you done the self help in the Resources? One of the links has several modules...and will take time and effort...but it will be worth it.

We also have self help book recommendations in that thread as well.

Done all of that? If you've employed all possible self help options...it may be time to consider looking for a therapist who can help treat you specifically for this issue.

CBT is especially effective, and could bring you into a good place of management/recovery.:)

S.C.

Naesin

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Joined : Mar 2016

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Posted 3/29/2016 4:49 AM (GMT 0)

Brandi.

A few things I do to get my mind off things are Reading a book, watching some shows on Netflix and playing games with family/friends. Maybe doing something like this can help.

Best of Luck!

-Naesin

Hibee

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Posted 3/29/2016 8:18 AM (GMT 0)

Hi

Look into Mindfulness Meditation I find it really effective.

Hibee

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