So the past couple of months, I have been constantly thinking I have some form of terminal illness, I've had palpitations, heart burn, been agitated, snappy, down, I've hated being alone, been on edge and have had random aches.... Including achy armpits!!! What's that all about?!?!??. I bit the bullet and went to the doctors last week and was prescribed Sertraline (50mg). I'm on day 3 and so far I've felt dizzy, nauseous and still really anxious. Can someone please tell me that they have felt the same?! I'm convinced that something sinister is wrong with me 
Laura, I think you are perfectly normal. Has something happened in your life lately that your are distressed about?An emotional upset with a friend, relative, or other? Some big change? Dena
Hi Dena, I've always been a bit of a hypercondriac.... But in the last 6 months, my dad had a cancer scare, my friend was diagnosed with it and a colleague also... So it's around me. I have been a lone parent for 4 years which I find quite stressful, especially working full time too. I also have quite a low self image etc. I am moving house in 4 weeks and it will be the first time living with my partner. For some reason though, my mind won't see any of the above as a trigger or relevant.... I just constantly think the worst and I'm on edge and worrying constantly. The slightest little ache or pain which would be a normal sensation to anyone else, freaks me out and plays on my mind relentlessly xx
You do have something wrong, terribly wrong. You were born and like the rest of us you too will die. It's what you do with the time in between that counts. You have choices to make, make them wisely. There are no 'do-overs' in life. Choose what will make you happy. Ask advice if you need to about what choices you are faced with. Life is what you make of it.
Hi Laura, your not alone my lovely, I'm sat here now feeling that u can't breathe and that my chest is so tight, I suffer with health anxiety I have good days and bad days but when your on your own at night and relaxing it gets worse, every ache and pain Im convinced somethings wrong with me and it's horrible, I have 3 children and I'm 29 and Its so hard, I felt dizzy well lightheaded and I'm sure it's anxiety xxxx
Oh thank god. I'm still convinced now that I have something seriously wrong with me.... I'm not sure how much I can take now. It's good to hear that there's someone else out there feeling the same though xx
I've been on sertraline for 4 days now and have had the same side effects, nausea, dizziness, headaches and feeling constantly on edge, unfortunately you do get side effects with these tablets and last up to 2-3 weeks before u start feeling the effects of them working. Don't worry you aren't alone and it does get easier. Hope things work out for you.
I'm the same Laura, I was ok for a long time actually but recently I've started with thinking everything is the C word, I've got a bad back at the moment, sore shoulder, heartburn for last three weeks, a numb face on and off, all of it is something sinister, I've diagnosed myself with so many different things this week alone! It's a constant struggle, and it's come at a time when positive things are happening for me. You are not alone x
It's good to hear that the tablets aren't just affecting me in this way. They are really kicking the crap out of me today. My body doesn't feel my own. I feel sick, nauseous and I have a headache from hell! I'm trying to remember that these are side affects and not something wrong with me xx
Thank you so much. It does feel like you're alone sometimes xx
Oh my goodnes, you've basically just described me. I'm going through the EXACT same thing! The symptoms you've described can all be linked to anxiety, I know that probably won't be much comfort because when you're so convinced of something it's hard to let go.
Well done for talking to your doctor (not easy!) I also went to my doctor who diagnosed health anxiety and perscribed sertraline, I felt even worse for the first week and it's totally normal. But you have to let them kick in, I promise it does get better, I'm so sorry you're feeling so down at the moment. Anxiety is such a nasty thing. All the love, I really hope you feel better soon xx
Really? You don't know how much it comforts me to know that someone out there is having the exact same type of thing. As I said, I had no idea that anxiety could affect the physical as well as the mental. Day 5 of the tabs now so hopefully not long left until the horrid side affects bugger off xx
I feel totally the same today hun, got headache that makes me feel spaced out and feel sick. It does seem like it's not working but it is the side effects and like u say just keep telling yourself it's the side effects and nothing wrong with you. Keep me posted of how u are getting on and I will u too. I've been on these before and I know they work, so keep positive, things will look up for you soon