My farewell from the internet..!

I have never Googled my Symptons as i have always trusted my doctor or his colleagues when my doctor is on leave , i read leaflets enclosed with medication that i get prescribed , what i like though about Patient is seeing what other people's experiences are with medication , if people just need a few words of support then i may comment , often when i read email notifications i often delete them as i may not be able to relate to the posting/poster or they are not in my area of illness , wishing you all the best xx

I think it is great that you are taking charge of your anxiety symptoms and following your Drs orders .

I do not use the forums to get worked up. I use the forums to chit/chat..and help others...it passes time for me and for me it lowers my anxiety.

Everyone is different and you are chosing what is best for you.

I am so happy for you that you have decided to take control over your AD. That is empowering and from the bottom of my heart I wish you well.

However, there is a contradiction in your post.

On the one hand you state the Forum has helped you through some seriously rough times. On the other hand the Forum has exacerbated your symptoms and yet you constantly posted

So which is it?

In retrospect did you decide the Forum did you more harm than good?

This Forum is vital. It links those who are alone and struggling. The sharing of experiences is invaluable. It takes away the loneliness. One learns of coping methods, self-help methods

GP's have little time to spend reassuring AD sufferers or discussing new and frightening symptoms. Yes, they can prescribe meds, CBT. But at the end of the day the patient is left in the wilderness to struggle on, alone and afraid

When complete strangers, themselves suffering, reach out to support, encourage and reassure each other, that is the best of humanity.

I appreciate that some people become fixated upon fatal or life changing diseases. But they would do so with or without this Forum. But at least there they can "voice" their fears. It is here others will comfort and reassure them

I agree that googling symptoms is the worst thing an AD sufferer can do. I disagree that googling about AD/PD and Forums such as this entrench the problem because knowledge is power. The more you know about the illness the better you can deal with it

Know thy enemy

Naturally, in an ideal world everyone would trust their GP, their tests results. But for some their fear is stronger than their common sense thinking. Here the Forum comes into its own.

When a human being is suffering, the knowledge that they have somewhere to "go" where others who understand and will support them, is incredibly empowering. It takes away the feeling of isolation and dampens the fear.

I know you have no intentions of insulting the Forum. But to state it worsened your symptoms will decimate the shaky confidence of those why rely upon the Forum and it's members, to help and guide them through their illness

It's a wonderful thing you have found a means to cope and hopefully overcome your AD/PD. But others have not yet reached that point. Everyone here is at a different stage. They need the Forum. They need the Forum members/friends

I wish you well. I truly do. I applaud your determination. I applaud you taking control. You have reached that "place" to be able to do so. It's where many wish to be but as yet have a long way to go. They need the Forum, the link with the members to help them reach the place where they can go it alone

Best of luck

Hugs Helen

I'm so glad that you're feeling better, and on a great path. I also agree with you 100% about not googling symptoms. It creates such a vicious cycle.

Perhaps one thing to keep in mind is that not everyone is here looking for answers. Many of us come back or stick around to help others, especially if they're very new to it. Helping people realize that Google isn't the answer, and validating their symptoms as typical anxiety symptoms tends to bring relief, especially if they have to wait a long time to see a doctor or therapist. Personally, I wish I had something like this forum when I was diagnosed many years ago. It probably would have saved me from countless trips to the ER. lol

Best to luck to you as you break the anxiety barriers, and carve your own path.

Safe Tavels! ?

I suffer from a Chronic Medical Condition and the associated Reactive condition. I for my own peace of mind never used or will never use medical reference works as they can make you follow a pathway that is false and alarming. You ask your GP for advice on your condition and follow His recommndations to a possible positive conclusion. without trying to add an additional tranche of conditions down a incorrect pathway.

I am pleased you have started to understand your Anxiety and causes. Remember your GP is in partnership with you when it comes to your health concerns. Use your Practice, Surgery or Doctor to gain help and assistance.regards your health issues

Yup you are right i am also facing the problem i feel scared of planes and heart attacks'

---- i have hear escape beats which makes me really worried but after googling all the symptoms its make me mentally ill....i have acid reflux problem bcoz of that i feel prssure on my chest i search on google Dr google poop out cancer heart disease and lot of moee disease.......i have changed more then 20 different docs......test i have done till now is----Cbc blood test,16 heart ecgs,echo 2 times holter ecg for 24 hours,tyroid test,heptites tests,stool tests,endoscopy colonscopy chest x ray @ and beside that i have done all blood tests of the body 4 times complete blood tests liver stomach kidney more and more no thing wrong just my Alt ia little high and cholestrol_____all of that is clear but still thinking i have some wrong google make my mind craz yu plz dont search symptoms on hoogle it poop out every thing wrong things.... Try to discuss with my gp other then that i eill go to psyctrist

For whoever said I contradicted myself. I completely agree. When i was in a time of need, this forum HELPED ME. But i think once you have passed whatever u needed help with, that this is a toxic environment for anxiety sufferes and the forum just helps u focus on whats wrong with u and manifests on it even more.

I am now however many days since i posted this, internet free. Ive stopped googling. Ive trusted my own body and ive worked with my doctor and psychologist. I feel better than ever. I guess, my message is, for anyone sitting around following this forum every day to stop! Go and live ur life before u lose days and months here. Ive just gotten thru my 3rd year law exams after an EXTREME panic disorder episode and im boarding a flight to my second home, BALI, in four sleeps!!! Anything is possible and every single HORRID anxiety episode no matter how bad it seems, will pass and u WILL slowly recover. I promise. GAD and panic disorder sufferer here.

U can all get thru this ~ give ur mind a break and get off the internet and see ur doctor

Much love