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Anxiety around allergies

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Skreech170
Skreech170

Hi, just curious to see if anyone has or had the same anxiety, worries and thoughts as me.

since April I have had these intrusive thoughts and worries about developing a allergy, even though I have no allergies I'm convincing myself that if I eat certain foods or drinks ill have a reaction.

I'm constantly checking for rashes, looking at my throat/mouth/lips for swelling and rashes, I'm constantly researching and I'm not sure if its helping or not, just seeing of anyone can shed some light

cheers.

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  • VivianaMW
    VivianaMW Skreech170

    Posted

    Hi there. Yes to your question. I have found myself self diagnosing even bad diseases. Its part of what my anxiety caused me. Then i was scared to go to the doctor. Best solution is to see a doctor and that will put your mind at ease. I had to see a psychologist for a while. Get all the medical help you can to train your mind to think positive thoughts again. Hope you get better.

  • VivianaMW
    VivianaMW Skreech170

    Posted

    Hi there. Yes to your question. I have found myself self diagnosing even bad diseases. Its part of what my anxiety caused me. Then i was scared to go to the doctor. Best solution is to see a doctor and that will put your mind at ease. I had to see a psychologist for a while. Get all the medical help you can to train your mind to think positive thoughts again. Hope you get better.

  • VivianaMW
    VivianaMW Skreech170

    Posted

    Hi there. Yes to your question. I have found myself self diagnosing even bad diseases. Its part of what my anxiety caused me. Then i was scared to go to the doctor. Best solution is to see a doctor and that will put your mind at ease. I had to see a psychologist for a while. Get all the medical help you can to train your mind to think positive thoughts again. Hope you get better.

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