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My anxiety is killing me.

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Oliver216
Oliver216

hi,

i am 18 and have chronic health anxiety and keep thinking i have every condition under the sun.

at the minute i think i have a brain tumour. ive had visual disturbances and went to the eye doctor and nothing was wrong. i have a very mild on and off head ache as well. my gp said that its highly unlikely that i have one. and currently i have tingling in my left ankle. its scaring me beyond belief.

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  • jan34534
    jan34534 Oliver216

    Posted

    I agree with your doctor. It’s highly unlikely you have anything serious. The tingling, headache, visual disturbances are all symptoms of anxiety and stress. The symptoms are not really the problem. The problem is the unmanaged anxiety that causes the symptoms.

    I’ve been through what you are going through hundreds of times over the years. It comes down to the fact that anxiety causes negative scary thoughts that are not based on fact or reality.

    Once you become aware of that, you can work on letting those thoughts go. They are not a part of you . it’s like when you watch a terrifying movie. It’s in your mind but it’s not a part of who you are and it’s not real. it would be really helpful if you would learn the techniques to let the thoughts go. You can find them on YouTube.

    It’s so much more peaceful living without them! In the past I would say to myself "but I can’t help it I keep worrying." Yes we all can help it. It takes a little daily effort but it can be done.

    and it gets easier and easier to do.relax. Enjoy your day!

    • Oliver216
      Oliver216 jan34534

      Posted

      i appreciate your quick response. A LOT. im struggling so much right now. the tingling in my leg is so unbareable, i do have a joint problem so it is worsened as well. what kind of videos do you recommend, i never get myself to watch any.

  • aga46032
    aga46032 Oliver216

    Edited

    Health anxiety is the worst. I have had it since I was a child, at some point started to manage it really well but recently relapsed and just like you have suffered with tingling in my leg and arm and face. Got checked over and I am fine, i got used to it eventually. Stay strong

    • Oliver216
      Oliver216 aga46032

      Posted

      i appreciate your reply. ive had tingling in my leg for about 12 hours and im so scared. i just wish it would leave!

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