hi guys I genuinely thought that I was tackling this anxiety thing so well with my health but it’s got worse now since my mum was in hospital nearly dead and it took its toll. So it reflected on potential medical problems I could have. I’ve had health anxiety since I was 16. EVERY LITTLE THING I get wrong with me i think I’m going to die of some sort of cancer. Blood clot. Aneurysm and it’s all I think about. It can’t be good for my head to think of all these things you know. But it’s genuinely now effecting me. I’ve had head pain that goes from my neck up to the top of my head and I genuinely thought for weeks I have cancer. Doctor felt a lump at the back of my neck but said it was most likely a lymph node fighting an infection. I get skipped beats, flashes, and a feeling I am not here and out with my body most times. All I’m saying to everyone we are all in this together. I’m 21 , tall, fit and take care of myself but no one knows what’s going on in my head. That’s the sad thing about anxiety. Everyone thinks I’m happy, chilled and loving life. They couldn’t be wrong. Couldn’t anyone give me some advice ? And what symptoms you guys maybe experience ... thanks I’m advance
HI Rono the fact is that is psychological.the thing is google is your doctor.but no the the doctor can see beyond that and the more you worry the more you will see physical symptoms appear in your body.i have been like you before where i could diagnose myself during the day using google and cant sleep at night because of what i saw.cool down men stop keyboard shortcuts on googling . stop phone googling start going out to may be use byc move around get tired and eat well.all the best
Ron I’m really sorry you’re going through this. and I can relate very well. I was exactly like you and it started in my 20s. Every little symptom I got I thought it was something that was going to kill me. And it literally made my life miserable for over 30 years! The reason I am writing you is to tell you that it’s really important to get some help For this.
I wasted all those years worrying and worrying and nothing bad ever happened. I am very healthy. Ever since I was about five years old I had social anxiety at a high-level. I had no reason to be like that because my family life with my parents was wonderful. I know there’s a genetic predisposition to stress and anxiety.
I don’t want you to go through what I went through. It took me so many years to finally realize that it’s definitely not worth worrying about every little thing, every little symptom, etc. If you get regular check ups from your doctor and everything is OK then please go on and enjoy your life! Because life really does go by fast and it’s a complete waste if it’s spent in mental misery.!
now I have completely changed how I think about things including symptoms I might get from anxiety. I am not going to worry about any of those things until I absolutely have to. We all get symptoms here and there and 99% of those are not serious.
You are experiencing symptoms of severe health anxiety. I also got the feeling like I’m not here and out out of my body, head pain, lumps bumps etc.The out of the body feeling is called derealization or depersonalization. It’s a very common symptom of high-level anxiety. It’s not harmful. None of the symptoms of anxiety are harmful but they are scary. You have to realize that.
I also learned that we cannot allow fear to control our lives otherwise we will live in pure misery.
You have to take control of your thoughts! this is where a good counselor comes in. It’s very difficult to try to manage this alone. I learned this. A professional counselor can help you manage your anxiety and your negative thoughts so that you can live a more peaceful life. every day I spent worrying was a day I could never get back.
Focus on the positive. Remember, whatever thoughts you have whether positive or negative, they will EXPAND!
Its our choice. Learning what other people symptoms are is not going to help you. It’s just going to feed your brain more negativity which will result in you feeling worse. Take care of yourself!
Hi
Sorry for what you are going through. I've been suffering from severe health anxiety for a while. I'm pretty much like you thinking of various physical sensations as symptoms of deadly diseases such as cancers, aneurysms and strokes. Even I have swollen lymph nodes around my neck and throat and I'm afraid that it's something dangerous even after a lot of reassurance by doctors that it's nothing to worry about. I've been struggling with headaches, palpitations, digestive issues, nausea, chest tightness, muscle pains, loss of appetite and frequent colds due to the underlying distress which are made worse due to worrying about them. Recently, I feel like I'm losing touch with myself and like I'm in a different world. I freak out and suffer panic and anxiety attacks and had to visit the hospital at odd hours because I thought I was dying. I still have the feeling but that feeling passes away after some time. Apart from worrying about myself I also worry about health of people around me and start jumping into worst possible conclusions. And yeah! Apart from the health issues caused by stress and anxiety I'm a healthy 19 year old. It sucks to be struggling inside and looking happy outside. People couldn't be wrong but it's the way they view of how you are around them. I'd like to suggest you to see a psychiatrist or a therapist if you aren't seeing one. Also, try to learn and practice certain breathing and calming techniques so that they help you relax a bit. Easier said than done but try diverting your mind into different activities that are engaging to you. Take care
Anytime we face death it reminds us of our on mortality. You are a healthy person. Stop worrying about things you have no control of. Your going to make yourself sick just from worrying alone. You are correct though, you are not alone and we are all in this together. You seem to have a good head on your shoulders. So just stop over thinking every little thing. Just because it happened to your Mum (and i am so very sorry), doesnt mean its going to happen to you, so try to remember that. Get out and do something constructive and stop thinking about your problems, you are only creating more problems for yourself by thinking that way. I am telling you this because i have been there myself, and you cant live your life worrying about it. okay, so hang in there, it will get better