So as we all know it is flu season.. I have anxiety extremely bad to the point I have called the ambulance way too many times for heart palpitations.. also I have severe depression to the point 3 times in a 5 month period I had stopped eating for 4-5 days straight so I lost a tremendous amount of weight with that being said I went to the store yesterday I was dressed pretty warm but I got extremely cold still my iron is really low. I came home went to sleep woke up and now how symptoms of the flu.. I'm so scared because I see everyone dying left and right from the flu and I'm thinking because I am soo malnourished and they my iron is low that I won't be able to fight off the infection.. should I go to the ER?? Is it worth it I just don't want to have septic shock and my body just shut down and I wouldn't be able to tell because I always have chest pains and shortness of breath because of my anxiety please someone tell what I should do.. I have two babies that I do not want to leave behind..
jeannisha,
I sympathize with you, as I also deal with health anxiety. It can be horrible. I know this is easier said than done, but try to step back for a moment and look at it objectively. You have dealt with these symptoms and fears in the past and you haven't perished. Therefore, there is a very good chance that you may simply have a touch of the flu that has spiked your anxiety and caused the other symptoms/worries.
If, after trying to look at this situation objectively, you still feel there is something more going on then have a doctor examine you. Never be ashamed of how you feel. We all deal with anxiety and there is no shame in getting looked at to reassure yourself that you are okay.
Love your response thank you so much I'm just always worried because I'm soo skinny now and I'm probably not healthy because I haven't been eating so I just think the worst and my immune system is just badd
I totally get it. I battle health anxiety daily and it is not fun. Like you, I have many symptoms from heart palpitations, dizziness to body shakes, etc.
The good news is that I have dealt with this for a few years and I'm still here
I try to tell myself that the symptoms are just anxiety rearing its ugly head. Sometimes, I succeed and sometimes I give in a go to the emergency room.
So, as I said, never be ashamed of what or how you are feeling. This is real and we all struggle from time to time.