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Posted 3/31/2013 10:45 PM (GMT 0)
Hello everyone,
I am a 26 year old who has been battling anxiety for about 4 years now.
My anxiety has gotten so bad that i am now suffering IBS cause by sever anxiety. My anxiety comes from as a child being scared that i was going to die from my constant bloody noses. my nose would bleed for days until i had a operation to get it fixed. it later came on in my 20s when my fear of contracting hiv began. it then turned into a fear of colon cancer, and now a fear a obtaining brain cancer. i believe i am causing myself to become light headed and get dizzy.i also try to get out of my depression but get depressed when i see people on tv who are actually battling the disease. i dont not take any medication. i am very upset that i am not able to overcome my anxiety without medication. if anyone has any advice or helpful tips please feel free to share. thank you so much
Posted 4/1/2013 1:20 AM (GMT 0)
Lex, would you be ashamed if you were diabetic and had to take insulin to stay alive? No you wouldn't and
our problems are no less important. I will admit I have never heard of anyone dying from our health anxietys
but the panic/anxiety/depression can sure make us miserable. What you are dealing with I would not even
attempt without some meds to get me through the worst days, but really you need a Dr's help with this decision. I expect one or more of our Moderators to be on here soon to give you expert advice in which way to go in finding the help you need. "What you are dealing with is not new to anyone on this forum" you
will get excellent guidance and we all pull for each other.
Larry ***
Posted 4/1/2013 3:20 AM (GMT 0)
Hi lex and welcome.

I am sorry to hear that you have been suffering with anxiety for so long.:(

I do think that Larry has brought up a good point in regards to medication. It is no different than needing an Rx for a physical illness.

However, if you would like to try to conquer your fears without the use of meds, you could certainly give self-help and/or therapy a try first, if you have not already.

It is great that you already have a clear idea of what triggered your anxiety in the first place...that is an important step in treating it.

If an event such as this could bring on your anxiety...then working on changing your thinking patterns from negative and fearful...to positive and rational can help fight it.

Going through a treatment program such as CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) could give you the skills to have victory over your anxiety.

You can get a referral from your doctor for a qualified therapist. I can also recommend some books on health anxiety managment, since that seems to where your fears are focused. Let me know if you are interested, and I'll post the links for you.

Keep posting here with us as well if you find it helpful. We are a supportive group who are always here to understand and listen.

Scaredy Cat
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