Once again, I'm scared. I'm anxious.

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I've been reading other people's post about how they've given up on life because of depression... they say anxiety and depression go TOGETHER! That makes me anxious! Becuase I have anxiety! What if it develops into depression? That makes me so Anxious! I hate feeling anxious... I felt relaxed 2 days ago, then a thought about the future made me anxious, and now I'm shaken up still. What IF!? Im sure I'm a hypochondriac. I've been affraid of heart attack, high blood pressure, depression, schizophrenia, fatal familiar insomnia, regular insomnia... it's crazy! I'm feeling anxious, but not like racing heart, just worried I might die of 1 of these things... specially depression right NOW!

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     Sam, anxiety and depression can go together but you can have one without the other. Everybody is different.

    The one thing that is the most dangerous is anxiety and fear.  A while back my doctor told me I was going to worry myself to death. Meaning anxiety can wreak havoc on the mind and body.

    I just had an endoscopy because I was getting terrible indigestion and abdominal cramping. The anxious mind will think the worst and I had to wait three weeks for my appointment.  Turns out it was gastritis which is easily treatable. However, it is also associated with anxiety and stress.

    stress also caused me to have a neurological breakdown in my 20s. I had about eight stress symptoms  all at once., , etc.

    It creates inflammation throughout the body.

     so far, anxiety and stress has affected my neurological system, my gastrointestinal system, my skeletal  system with pain in my neck, shoulders and back. I had to go to physical therapy. 

    Our bodies can only take so much stress before they want to break down.

     stress ages us much faster! 

    The odds are greatly in your favor that you’re not going to die of schizophrenia, heart attack, depression or insomnia.  

    However,  I highly suggest that you get some counseling for your health anxiety. Believe me, I’ve been through years and years of Health Anxiety and stress. 

     it’s definitely  created an unhappy life. And an unhealthy body.

    It breaks the body down and weakens the mind then fear takes over. A professional can help get you on the right track.  It’s hard to manage alone. 

     more you panic about your health, the worst you’re going to feel in the more symptoms you’ll have. Listen to some meditations for panic and anxiety on YouTube. You need a different perspective on this. 

     it’s best to get a handle on health anxiety  as soon as possible because that is your biggest enemy.  Take care.

     

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    You cant die of schizophrenia or depression.

    A heart attack isn't reasonable without a reason for it like excessive smoking & drinking, a heart problem, obesity, elderly, etc.

    Death from insomnia? Unlikely. Very.

    High blood pressure is a concern but it's easily treatable. If you haven't been diagnosed with high blood pressure don't worry about it.

    You have to calm down. It's not worth the stress. Trust me. It's just your anxiety acting up. Figure out a way to control it. Deep breathing is one useful technique.

    Goodluck!

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      All my life I've been scared of death... depression sometimes comes with thoughts of deaths, accepting it and wanting it. Thats what makes me ANXIOUS! No way I want that! And I know schizophrenia won't kill you, but still anxious because I don't want to hallucinate, and imagine stuff, and turns into like norman bates or something. Then there is insomnia... again, I don't want to hallucinate! It's scary! The thought of maybe hallucinate is just creepy and scary! Makes me ANXIOUS!

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      I had this same fear because my brother has schizophrenia. But it's not something you just catch. Something had to trigger it like a very traumatic experience. My brother is doing extremely good with it. I use to be scared of "going crazy" as well lol. But it's just the anxiety. I know your tired of hearing that lol but it causes soooo many problems. Not health wise, but it just causes complications you know? Try not to feed into the negativity. Ignore it as much as you can. Living in fear is not how how one should live. Think about how you've been blessed & the good things you have in life. It helps.

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    If you have anxiety or health anxiety dealing with that willdrain you physically and mentally and make you feel very low and down. Yes you May feel so depressed but as soon as you start the right treatment for yourself all your symptoms will improve. Have you spoken to a DR about this and if so what meds or treatment plans are you on.??
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      None. He wanted to give me depression pills, he didn't specify, I did not want them. I don't want pills!... he did refer me to a counselor, but who knows how long that'll take.

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      Yes I doubt it will be a while before that appointment comes through. Meds do helps lot of people but I understand people's reservation about taking them. Let's hope you get some help soon. Take care

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