So for the past few days I've felt pretty sick. I had a fever, a runny nose, a sore throat, and congestion. To add on my eyes that wouldn't stop tearing up. At first I wasn't so worried until I started getting a bad headache which my family members just said it was probably from anxiety and/or from crying so much. Which I would believe if not for the fact that I have anxiety. I googled as usual and suddenly my brain said I had meningitis which even though I probably don't, I can't help but compare every feeling I feel to the symptoms and I'm scared. I'm only 19 and think I'm gonna die every other second from it 
Especially since I keep losing feeling in my legs and arms and have lost my appetite
Hi missyp.. Sorry you are not feeling well.. Your symptoms look like the common cold/flu viral infection & can make you feel totally miserable.. Headaches are also common & a good dose of anxiety would not be helping things.. I would be making a trip to your GP just to have a check up before you frighten yourself into the symptoms of meningitis.. Really do hope you are feeling well soon hun..
Oh I am sorry you are feeling so terrible and with the anxiety on top as well 😔 Can you visit a doctor just to ease your mind?
Thank you very much for replying! I have a feeling its just a cold, but anxiety is the worst and is right there to tell me its something serious..
Yes it's quite terrible, but thank you! Sadly I cannot as no one will take me and I don't have the means to go there myself Tried asking my parents, but as usual they just say its anxiety and that I shouldn't worry!
Well I guess your parents don't quite understand anxiety, but that's ok so try to stay calm and listen to some music so your body can heal from the cold. Our bodies are amazing you know 😊
You are welcome.. Anxiety is a curse, the feelings are very real but the lies it can feed your mind is intense.. For peace of mind, visit your GP hun.. It will relieve you of any fears & perhaps a dose of antibiotics may be required.. Explain to him that you are feeling anxious & perhaps he can help your anxiety also.. Hope you feel well soon.. Be brave & make that step to help you in your recovery x
Hi missyp19
I am unsure of your rights in the US age but are you allowed to make a phone call to seek medical assurance that you are entitlrd to.
A simple blood test will rule out anything sinister.
Perhaps you could explain this to your parents so that they too may bereassured as I am sure they must be worried about you.
​If money is a problem in seeking medical aid surely there must be a contingency plan for such eventualities?
Good luck.