Health Anxiety?
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This is getting extremely out of hand and some days I just wanna give up. I just start feeling like my hearts going to just crap out on me any minute. I got tests ran on me everything came back fine and when I'm truly busy and my mind is completely off of it I feel fine but it's always in my mind and it's making my life miserable. I start to panic and it just gets worse. My girlfriend is a huge help but it's still really hard to cope with. I just need answers or advice before I lose my mind.
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2006Rachel E._Maldonado
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sara0969 E._Maldonado
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Sorry you are going through this. Have you spoke to your GP about help with your anxiety? I suffered badly (and still do to an extent) for years and I know the feeling of not being able to cope. The best thing I ever did for myself was to accept the anxiety, to just accept it as a real thing for what it is and to stop looking for other answers. Once I accepted it and accepted that it wouldn't hurt me or kill me, I began to be able to manage it and control it to a degree. Now I'm not saying it's easy, but if you've had tests ruling out anything sinister, then do try to accept that it is what it is. I believe that is the first step in treating anxiety. It was for me.
Needhelp_asap E._Maldonado
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I'm sorry you're going through this, I suffer from bad health anxiety too and it's really hard thinking you have every disease on the book everytime. It's good that you have support! Have you considered psychotherapy?
borderriever E._Maldonado
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Anxious_Nick E._Maldonado
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You've had the tests to prove that you're physically okay. And you say that when your mind is busy on other things, the feelings go away. Clear anxiety! It's a nasty thing to deal with. We understand how terrible it all is. But take heart - these feelings can't hurt you. Your heart is fine, and no amount of anxiety will change that. So ease your mind...try to take advantage of your good days. Eventually you'll have more and more good days and forget your worries. It takes time...it's a process. Always here if you need help!
BEST xxx
E._Maldonado Anxious_Nick
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The feeling of chest discomfort and the thought of my heart just getting ready to crap out on me is still a reccuring issue and I'm scared. And if you knew me personally I'm kind of a brute. I've never experienced this before a month and a half ago. And I'm only 24
Anxious_Nick E._Maldonado
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Anxiety will often begin "showing up" in people in their 20s. Most people who experience nervous illness will be able to admit to anxious feelings throughout their lives. But regular anxiety (say, being scared to speak in front of people, or being nervous about getting sick) doesn't compare to the anxiety state as such -- namely, that anxiety disorder (AD) is fear beyond what is typically experienced. This is what makes it so difficult for us to deal with. You go from being "normal" to feeling not like yourself: always afraid, jittery...somehow different than before. But that's just part of the trick! The reality is that you're still you, and you're still just as strong as you ever were. The only difference now is that your nerves are more sensitized. In your case, your nerves seem to center around your heart. This is common. So what's the answer?
Well, for one thing I'd recommend therapy if it's available to you. It will pay off hugely in the long run. CBT is a tool that will teach you all kinds of coping methods. I'd also recommend you look into books and workbooks for anxiety sufferers. This is a common illness and there's tons of information out there. A third option would be to try to accept that you're young, you're healthy, and your heart is perfectly fine. Once you come to accept that, your anxious thoughts will gradually ease off. Lastly, I highly recommend that you find someone to share your fears with. This could be a family member, a friend, or even someone on a Forum like this. Having a person in whom to confide is a great healing tool.
Best of luck with this, friend. I know it's scary...but it'll pass in time. Try not to worry!