So after almost 4 months of diagnosing myself with almost every illness there is, i started to get better. Went cycling which do wonders on me. But, i think its just my mood gets better but my brain thinks of illness almost constantly. I dont have any panic attacks just GERD. Some days are better some worse... Recently some muscles aches came back and with them a new illness to be stress/fearful about (als...). Im really not sure how to free my mind from it. I try meditations, breathing, Pilates, cycling. it all helps but temporary till some ache in the body or muscles brings anxiety back... is the only way out of this circle is medications ? i didn't really want to go there but not sure really how to stop that. Any advice will be more then helpful.
Its really as my life split into 2 the day health anxiety crippled into my life.
David
It seems that your Diversions are helping you as the activities are giving you other things to think about.
Cycling does effect the leg/hip/ knees etc these pains are part of the exercise you are undertaking so you should not worry about that. You need to know when you have had enough of your activities and rest
Keep on with your activities, I am envious as I have a Chronic Condition that prevents most activities.
If your joints etc are stiff and painful take a hot bath or shower. With the latter direct the warm shower head water onto your joints, the warmth will relax and take away the sensations you are suffering from
BOB
What kind of pain are you having and where? I am dealing with lots of pain but I also had a month of anxiety and stress. I think it takes time for your body to reset from that fight or flight mode even after you are not panicking anymore. Therapy def. helps
I used to have a lot of chest and ribs pains but after relexing a bit they come less often. Now it the muscles tiredness and pain mostly in the hands wrists and legs.
All sounds like anxiety as I have had the same... but if you are concerned, go get a few tests done for your own piece of mind.