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Hi
I have suffered anxiety for years on and off. I am currently receiving CBT for health anxiety but things just seem to be getting worse. Today in a meeting my head was all fuzzy, my hands felt numb and I was afraid to swallow as that felt like everything was stopping and I could pass out.
Sometimes I wonder is it all worth it, my whole life just seems like one big worry. Anybody else get these symptoms.
Thanks
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Wendl raymond50390
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ruby05 raymond50390
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I also suffer with health anxiety and generalized anxiety disorder.
My first major attack of health anxiety was in 2012. I also developed panic attacks at this time.
I just wanted to tell you that what you're experiencing is normal and you're not alone.
I get a lot of horrible symptoms too but I'm learning to moreorless ignore them.
Panic works in clever ways but I believe we only have to out smart it.
I'm interested to know more of your story. Specifically what CBT techniques are you trying?
I'm also currently suffering from health anxiety. It's my second go at it since 2012.
Ruby
ten211218 raymond50390
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I did see my doctor last week for a follow up on more blood tests ( again ) all seemed normal except cholesterol which is now coming down with meds and BP meds small dose. I seem to be going there too often, he said he doesn't have to see me for six months unless I have symptoms I want checking.
With the CBT I have to stop scanning my body for problems , stop googling symptoms and I'm also reading a book 'overcoming health anxiety. ' the book is good but I am still in the throws of anxiety, in fact it has got to me so much I am going to retire early from quite a good career because I'm afraid of pegging it before I get the chance to retire. I just want to feel normal, thanks.
christine46281 raymond50390
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I too have suffered from GAD and health anxitieties for many years.
It comes and goes, however, this past few months, once again, out of control.
This has been hard time and the older I get the worse I am becoming as I am more likely to face health problems.
I have just retired from a very stressful job and started something different and i too am so scared of pegging out before I get the chance to do more things that I want to do.
I moved in with my mother 9 years a go to be her carer as she had dementia but she passed away last January.
I am seeking out support from all over at the moment.
I wish, with all my heart, that I could stop worrying and being so scared about illness and death. It is on my mind all day and has been on my mind all night until recently when at least i am getting some sleep. I am absolutely petrified.
ruby05 raymond50390
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Those techniques sound good. I've been taught the same ones. Have you been taught thought defusion techniques?
Ruby
raymond50390 ruby05
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No I will need to look that up.
Thanks
ruby05 raymond50390
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Ruby