Hypochondria

I should expand this by saying for example, when I get a headache with a strange sensation I start to panic about a brain aneurysm or when my leg hurts I feel like I have a blood clot or when my chest hurts I feel like I'm having a heart attack. Everyone else my age is anxious about school and other normal things and I'm just nervous about dying

Hi

Sounds like you are dealing with health anxiety which can be difficult to deal with if left untreated.

Have a look at our resources post for some good links and I would suggest you speak with your doctor and ask them about a referral to see a therapist.

Keep us posted we are here for you.

Hibee

Yes, in the past four months I have had an MRI, two CT scans, 3 EKGs and a holter monitor that I wore for a month. I have seen a neurologist, cardiologist, and been to the emergency room twice. Final diagnosis.....anxiety....which sometimes I still find hard to believe. I've always been a worrier, not necessarily always about my health but it definitely sucks because it's like a never ending cycle. Like scaredycat illustrated, the anxiety feeds your symptoms which then creates more anxiety, which then leads to more symptoms, st least that is what happened with me.....I hope you find some relief.....