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Health anxiety getting worse

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Quietgamer904
Quietgamer904

I’m 29 female and I’ve been suffering with anxiety forms long as I can remember especially social and health anxiety but my health anxiety seems to be getting worse and worse I was on medication but stopped because I wanted to try and do it on my own but I can’t do this anymore like right now I’m scared of cancer especially skin cancer because I’m albino even though I never go out in the sun in a weeks time I don’t even spend 5 minutes total in the sun  but idk what to do I guess I should try to get back on medication because it’s becoming unbearable I’m starting to get more and more panic attacks 

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  • shane50317
    shane50317 Quietgamer904

    Posted

    I know how you feel I suffer from terrible Health Anxiety. I think the medication hasn’t helped a little actually. I’m on lexapro which has calmed me a little. As for skin cancer, being Irish, I’ve worried a lot about it to. It’s really not worth worrying over since everyone goes out in the sun and only a hand full get melanoma. Please don’t let that fear keep you inside the house. 
  • leahhj1990
    leahhj1990 Quietgamer904

    Posted

    Hi, I suffered very bad anxiety and tried medication but gave up after a week because of the side effects and I wanted to try and beat it on my own but I couldn’t and a few weeks later I tried medication again and stuck with it. I felt amazing and after 6 months I came off it to have a baby. My baby is now 4 months old and my anxiety has come back so I have started on medication again. The side effects are horrible and my anxiety is through the roof but I’m going to stick with it. If I were you I would give medication A try and some counselling. I really want cbt 
  • sarah_62089
    sarah_62089 Quietgamer904

    Posted

    Hello ,

    I totally understand you, i was so against medication and didn’t believe i needed it they i can do it in my own but i realize i couldn’t and had to get on something to help me balance out and it has if it wasn’t for medication i would be a mess . So don’t feel bad for going on it stay o it if it helps !! Best wishes to you and your health !!

  • diederik95169
    diederik95169 Quietgamer904

    Posted

    Do you take Vitamin D3 to compensate the lack of sunshine on your body? It's a vital vitamin.

    • diederik95169
      diederik95169 Quietgamer904

      Posted

      Then I suggest getting a Vitamin D3 4000 IU supplement and start immediately! Depending on how deficient you are you will notice changes (all natural) within days of taking them. Get a good brand without cheap fillers. You might also want to pick up a B12 supplement as well (sublingual - melts under the tongue for direct absorption). It could take a while before your balance is restored but you will feel a lot better than you do now.
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