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Hello everyone just wondered if anyone feels the same? Most posts on here refer to medical intervention. Doctors, hospitals etc. I have had severe health anxiety since I was five that I can remember. The school nurse got me into a panic. Since then I have avoided doctors and hospitals at every opportunity! I'm now 66! Obviously there have been times in my life when I have had no choice but the anxiety is crippling! Every day there is something to worry about but I can't go to docs for reassurance. I'd appreciate comments from anyone who feels the same or someone who,s been like this and overcame it. Thanks in advance. E.
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i am going to London on Friday for a minor procedure but it involves an anaesthetic.My mind is racing and I am imagining the worst case scenario. Does not help that I am now 72 and live alone with no family around.
i do go to the local doctors and they tell me it is 'just anxiety' but I do not believe them.
I think that every symptom I have will result in a terminal illness.
I need help too!
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My parent's generation thought of the medical profession as gods but sadly from exoerience(not my own) of how people very close to me were let down by the medical profession I do not have the faith in them.
I inherited my fears from my mother.
the only medication Intake when I experience a panic attack is 'propalonol' which is a beta blocker,but I am reluctant to take other medications for fear of side effects.
my main problem is that I am alone with very little moral support.
i am going to London because I have one or two friends there who could be around if needed,but sadly I do not have a close friend in my area who I can ask for help.That is the crux of my anxiety.I don't mind getting older,but I mind getting old ALONE!
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68 here but luckly still fit, and please/thank you God, fit and heathly enough to still enjoy being here.
Honestly. just let it go. The whole heap of nonsense - much of which we build ourselves - but please, please, please! just don't let them hurt you any more!
! I did - well at least I've started and suddenly I can see a glimpse of light to head for
your post.... Best wishes
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I nearly died and was in bed for a month and ended up just falling in love with her books. Fine. Then I discovered 'Mallory Towers (get the non-pc editions). What a joke to even admit to that!
You sound such a nice person and I only replied because it (what you've posted), so resounded with me.
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