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Posted 10/15/2016 11:15 AM (GMT 0)
Hi. I'm a 57 year old lady who has been relatively healthy my whole life but even while feeling physically good and strong after I go for a wellness check I find I leave with some info that leads me to believe I will be suffering greatly as I age. Whether it's my GP, dentist, eye doctor there always seems to be "something" that needs to be "watched". My calm mind says these things are just me with an aging body but my anxious mind says my days are numbered and my future looks bleak. I know I need an attitude adjustment with these thoughts but it is hard to not get mired down in the doom. Does anyone else feel this way after a routine doctor visit? Thanks for your thoughts
Posted 10/15/2016 12:31 PM (GMT 0)
Yes , I think its normal for a lot of people .
Sharing this might help im 56 -57 next week and i have always been fit healthyapart from the aging process of achey bones, joints, bit of a dodgy hip... and running here there and everywhere, working full time etc etc. How ever about 9 weeks ago i was suffering with gall stones, then i got an ear and throat infection , because i was low , under the weather i had to go to Doctors which then started off an massive anxiety do...

I had all the negative thoughts swirling round in my head.. what if,s then at the beginning of October it was so bad . I needed support from my Doctor for this anxt and low mood, he was brilliant and told me all the positive things going on in my life, and how i was normally such an upbeat bouncy person.. so although still anxious , i felt more positive.
I joined this site and the people on here are bloody marvellous. I am sure you will be getting more input and thoughts of others.

PS age is just a number and 57is the new 37 so rock it 😉xx
Posted 10/15/2016 2:29 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Beanie,

I am sorry that your anxiety gets kicked up in regards to health worries. This is actually a common challenge for many here!

Great advice above by Gilly! Staying positive and focusing on the good things in your life is so important!

Also, please check out our Resources at the top of the main forum page here for great self help material on health anxiety. Going through the links and practicing the suggested exercises daily will help. :)

If you need help finding them, just let me know.

Peace and progress,

S.C.
Posted 10/16/2016 4:57 AM (GMT 0)
Hi beanie! I'm sorry you're feeling down about health anxiety lately. I do think you're doing a great job keeping good track of your health.

One thing to consider would be talking to a counselor about this. They can help you with coping strategies and ways of dealing with this anxiety in a productive manner. You don't have to feel "doom"!

Strength to you!
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