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Posted 9/30/2014 4:54 AM (GMT 0)
It's the middle of the night over here and I'm wide awake again...can't sleep again...tried but was unsuccessful...the panic took over again. I feel like I've been dealing with Health Anxiety since I was young but in recent months it has just intensified to the point of frequent doctor's visits, ER visits, trouble sleeping, night time anxiety. The littlest thing can set me off, even a paper cut can push me in to the deep end and Google doesn't help.

I'm hoping that joining this community helps me a little, even just reading a few of your posts I feel less alone.
Posted 9/30/2014 7:27 AM (GMT 0)
Oh my goodness,
You are no where near alone. I came to the site because of my panic and anxiety. While I can say it is better it is not gone. I have made the best friends here too. The posts are places we have all been and all of the advice has helped me a ton. I also see a counselor 2x a month so I can talk things out. Please post and give advice when you can. We are all here for you.
Posted 9/30/2014 9:29 AM (GMT 0)
deep slow breaths. say to yourself. i am safe, this will pass. do so (a few times) in a calm tone, it helps. i use distractions. mine is music. sending many healing thoughts your way.
Posted 9/30/2014 12:41 PM (GMT 0)
I'm glad you found this site, there are a lot of support here, and your not alone. Hugs
Posted 9/30/2014 1:17 PM (GMT 0)
Hey anxiousgirl84,

My mind jumps to the deep end too when it comes to health anxiety. A bruise is the equivalent of certain death sometimes. Crazy, right! You're in a good place to talk about it though! People here really get what's going on. Most of us are going through or have gone through similar feelings/thoughts/etc.

:)

TTYS!
Posted 9/30/2014 2:17 PM (GMT 0)
Hello anxiousgirl84,

I understand what you are going through. In the past 6 months I've been to the ER 4 times, each time thinking I was having a heart attack or some kind of cardiac issue. I am 26 years old, there is no way I should have any heart issues, especially after having every test: echo-cardiogram, stress test, EKG, blood tests, calcium heart score, chest x-ray, chest ct scan. Everything has always came back normal and healthy other than one time they caught my heart at 150 BPM on an EKG. I've recently seen a cardiologist who said my heart structure and function was normal, no signs of coronary artery disease. Yet still every time I feel any sensations in my chest or light headed I start thinking the worst. It's awful, I can relate.

Personally I do best when my mind if focused on a single task! If I'm working on programming on my computer, or playing a video game, or talking with someone I tend to do better.
Posted 9/30/2014 3:38 PM (GMT 0)
Hi AG84 and welcome.

I am sorry to hear that you are dealing with these fears.:( I know how it is to suffer health anxiety. What have you tried thus far to help you manage things? Medication? Therapy? These are things that you will want to discuss with your doctor if you have not done so already...or perhaps it is time to re-visit a former attempt at either. We respond differently to treatment options at different points in our journey...so there is always hope!

We have some great self help options for you to explore that you can get started on today. If you will go through these modules for over-coming health anxiety, you may find your fears start to lessen soon! It will take some time and effort...but it is worth it to work through the information and help in the following links.:)

Post with us anytime. We understand and care! Support is key!


Link to our entire Resources:
https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206

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

Health Anxiety- The Super Scanner

http://www.get.gg/docs/SuperScanner.pdf

Scaredy Cat

Posted 9/30/2014 5:44 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you everyone for your kind words. I am currently not on any medications, I had one doctor that tried to give me Xanax but after talking to family/friends that have taken it I felt like it wasn't the right fit for me. I just made an appointment with my mom's doctor who also treats my brother and my mother in law for anxiety/depression issues. I'm hopeful that she can help me find the right solution.

I was telling the receptionist why I wanted to see the specific doctor and I started getting choked up...I'm not sure why, by the time I hung up with her I was in tears.
Posted 9/30/2014 6:43 PM (GMT 0)
AG.,

I cried like a baby when my doctor actually gave me an official dx of anxiety and related situational depression.

I KNEW that I was suffering anxiety...but somehow talking about it in an official way with a medical professional...I don't know, just seemed to bring out an emotional release for me.

Maybe it was the same reaction for you...

However, I am glad that you made the call and are pro-actively taking the steps toward getting help!

Keep us posted on your progress.:)

S.C.
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