I've had anxiety for quite a few years now. It was always health anxiety. The anxiety would always come up with any health worries then it would go away after the symptoms went away. Last week I had a cold and it triggered the anxiety. The thing is I'm free from the cold now but the anxiety hasn't left me. I'm scared because I don't know whats causing this. As soon as I wake up every morning I feel anxious and on edge. I haven't been enjoying the things I used to enjoy and have no appetite. I'm scared that this is never going to go away. So many other people are worrying about me and it makes me feel bad for causing them stress. I'm just so worried that I'm permanently damaged by this. People try to give me different things I could do or think about it but it's still so hard. I'm starting to feel hopeless and that I'm never going to get better. I feel like this would be easier if there was a specific cause, but theres not. The anxiety is on my mind 24/7. People say if I stopped obsessing over it I'd get better but its hard not to when I feel like it's ruining my life.
hi Melvin sorry to hear this i have health anxiety im having an attack now because i got pain i right side chest bad heartburn i know its not my heart but i still think it xxx
just know you aren’t alone,so many people have anxiety,including me. I know how hard it is. People that don’t have it,just don’t understand. I over think everything. Try not to focus on the anxiety,I know not easy. If we could quit focusing on it,it probably get much better. I’ve heard people say the key is to look at where you are in this each moment,not in the past,not in the future. Concentrate on your surroundings now,are you safe? etc. My anxiety affects my digestion etc. So than that makes me nervous,catch 22. Hope you feel better soon.
i agree lee mine is easing at most but lot mine at minute is i got menieres disease and ringing in my ear is driving me insane
I feel your pain Melvin, I’m going through the same thing. People that don’t have it don’t understand how crippling it can be and it’s not something you can just turn off. What are your symptoms?
I would try doing some things to help you relax like going on a nature walk, listening to relaxing music, listen to guided meditation videos, journaling, keep busy by doing a hobby etc. I notice mine is the worst when I’m really tired so getting plenty of rest is important too
Hope you feel better soon.
I don’t have my physicals as much as I used to. It’s just excessive worry that I have. I have constant fear that I am never going to get better and that I’m permanently damaged by this. I haven’t been enjoying the things that I used to enjoy and I have no appetite for most of the day.
I meant to say I don’t have my physical symptoms.