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Posted 5/25/2016 3:22 AM (GMT 0)
Its pretty clear to me that my health makes me so scared. But today I couldnt help but look into ms.. and my symtoms match for what I saw. I am scared and worried, but am unable to panic at this point its almost turned into this depressed "why bother" state of mind were I feel just sad and slow and sleepy.anyone else have this scare? I am getting consuling and I have been to the doc, but gosh Im to scared to ever bring up ms :(
Posted 5/25/2016 3:44 AM (GMT 0)
Kitten, I don't know what symptoms you are refering to, what is happening to you, first what is your
age and general health? Peace

Larry ***
Posted 5/25/2016 3:57 AM (GMT 0)
Dizzyness
when I look at things the move
right side of my face is numb/stiff feeling sometimes
right calf is stiff and tense feeling
sometimes weak feeling
panic attacks
muscle twitching
eye twitching
depression

Im 18, I have a past with anxiety, I am a healthy vegan, never smoked, ate good my whole life, I dont exercise the most but I do just not recently from anxiety and fear. not over weight or under, been to the doc alot in the past few years
Posted 5/25/2016 5:08 AM (GMT 0)
MK,

I know how difficult this is.:(

Health anxiety is stubborn...but keep going to your therapy...and use the health anxiety self help here...

...as well as seeking sources like books, apps...on-line info to boost your recovery program.

You will reach your goals with time and continued effort.:)

S.C.
Posted 5/25/2016 8:22 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Sorry to hear you are dealing with health anxiety it's a tough one to live with and can really take over your life if you let it. The main thing to remember is to not google your symptoms as that will only make your anxiety 100 x worse trust me I've been there. Leave the diagnosing up to your doctor and tell them what your worries are.

Look into Mindfulness Meditation I found this really helpful for my health anxiety.

Keep us posted we are here for you.

Hibee
Posted 5/25/2016 6:03 PM (GMT 0)
Agreed. Do not google your symptoms. I also have strong health anxiety/worry. I have had it my whole life but it never really controlled me until recently. I just think too many things happened at once and I got locked in a loop with it. Even after clean blood tests, Dr. visits, the whole nine, I would still convince myself something wasn't right.

Since being on Lexapro and going to Therapy, along with exercise and just staying positive, I have made some big strides. But my mind still wants to probe every ache and pain and think it is something severe. It is a work in progress, and it may never completely go away, but at least I need to get it back under control where it does not dominate. I agree..it is a tough one, but it can be managed.
Posted 5/25/2016 8:08 PM (GMT 0)
Now that you are saying it ..You guys are right when you Google the symptoms ..anxiety become worse ..I think that's what Michael is doing too..
Thanks for sharing ..
Posted 5/25/2016 8:13 PM (GMT 0)
Stay calm MZ take you meds forget about what you have googled..i spent so much money doing tests with specialists . no more going to any specialist.
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