Constantly worried about symptoms

[Grace360]

I can never tell the difference between anxiety and real symptoms. They're so similar and it's nerve wracking. I'm only a teen. But I get so nervous when I see the news. People just.. dropping dead or being found dead in their homes with no reasons. It worries me immensely. And irrational fears.. like aneurysem, a pulmonary embolism. Having some unknown diseases. I've been to doctors, so many, in the past few months. I get the same "your fine, just low potassium; just dehydrated" Blood tests, chest x-ray, EKG, ct of my brain, all of it is normal. They all tell me the same thing but I live everyday in fear over the little things. Abnormal heart rate. Palpitations. Dizziness when I stand. Wobbly legs. Shortness of breath is the biggest. I just don't know how to be normal again. And not an incessant hypochondriac teen..

 

[triceps]

Hello and welcome Grace. So sorry you're having these problems so early in life. Or, you could be like me and started with anxiety at your age and have to deal with it thru age 66. One advantage you have is that there are so many more anxiety groups, therapies and medication than when I started the journey. If you can go see your school counselor and find out the many resources available, even within your school. Believe me, you won't be the first student with anxiety looking for help. Many of your fellow students are hiding their anxiety disorder and feel as miserable as you describe. Again, welcome. Keep us informed, if you would, on your upcoming progress.

 

[Grace360]

Thanks. It might be more difficult for me now, since school is coming to an end and I have to embark in summer. But I can still try. I have a therapist, psychiatrist, and psychologist. I just need to keep going to my appointments. Keep taking my medication.

 

[Mandyhiero]

Hi Grace! I think your thinking is on the right track. Keep you appointments with your doctors and try to live your life to the fullest. You’re only young once. I say that, but I know how crippling health anxiety can be because I live it every day. Mine didn’t start until I was almost 30, so I didn’t have the feelings you do when I was your age. I pray that between you, and your therapists that you find ways to deal with the feelings you’re having. I hate to see you struggling when you’re so young. My heart goes out to you and I wish you the best. Keep us posted!

 

[RobbyH]

The things you are worreid about are almost NEVER found in a teenager - especailly one who has had all those tests and all came back clean. I suggest you see a doctor and get on some type of anti-anxiety medicine. It really will make a huge difference

 

[Grace360]

The things you are worreid about are almost NEVER found in a teenager - especailly one who has had all those tests and all came back clean. I suggest you see a doctor and get on some type of anti-anxiety medicine. It really will make a huge difference

Thank you. I actually am currently taking Zoloft everyday. I hate pills, but they are trying out this medication for me.

 

[RobbyH]

Thank you. I actually am currently taking Zoloft everyday. I hate pills, but they are trying out this medication for me.

Be sure and give it ample time to work - most meds take 4-6 weeks to really take effect