Hypochondria, anxiety, and such

So, I'm a bit of a hypochondriac. Are there any of my other brothers or sisters here? :P How do you keep this under wraps or at the very least, how do you manage? I'm wondering if there's some anti-psychotic medicine out there for me or if that's even the word for it.

I've been this way for years. I had a surgery around 9 months ago, and healing just hasn't gone well. My dog passed from cancer right before the surgery. Then my dad passed a few months after the surgery also from cancer, so some think the stress might make me be healing slower. I've had issues with some of my vehicles. It's always something. To be fair, I was a hypochodriac before the surgery. I have trouble enjoying sex from fear of catching something.

I am dating this girl now, so I don't have many of my problems when she's around, so she's better than medicine, but what can I do during those times she's not around? I don't have many hobbies.

Everything just kind of is perplexing, because a lot of the times, I tell myself I don't really care about my being, so why be a hypochondriac? Maybe God's answering my call to go.

I know I can't expect someone else to make me happy, but so far, the girl I'm dating is doing a good job. We've only been out twice, but she really gets me. Maybe she's the answer.

Thanks for any advice and forgive my semi-unorganized thoughts.

Hi Smooth and welcome to the A/P.

I am so sorry to hear of your losses, health issues and anxiety manifesting as a fear of getting ill.

This is a common concern for those with anxiety, so know that you are not alone.

There are a few treatment options for anxiety that you can consider. You and your doctor can discuss medication and / or therapy and decide what could best be of help to you.

Self help is another great option to consider...and something that you could get started on today! In our Resources (main page, 1st post) is full of great ideas...including some books specifically on health anxiety that you might find beneficial.

Post with us anytime for anxiety support. It is really awesome to have others understand how you are feeling...so stick with us.:)

Scaredy Cat

Good Morning,

I am sorry that you are having trouble with anxiety and its symptoms right now...it is dreadful to feel these things and fear the worst!

What if anything have you tried for anxiety relief? If you need some self-help idea, we have an exceptional resource guide at the top of this page. It is chock full of information that you may find helpful.

I am posting a link from our resources to get you started:

Health Anxiety - A Self Help Guide:

 

http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hypochondria/pages/introduction.aspx

Helping health Anxiety

 

http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/infopax.cfm?Info_id=53

  

 

Anxiety self-help overview:

 http://www.helpguide.org/mental/anxiety_self_help.htm

 http://www.counselling.cam.ac.uk/selfhelp/leaflets/anxiety

 

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