Health Anxiety Blues

[Trunchbee]

I’ve tried everything but medication and exercise to help me with this anxious feeling that I have some type of cancer that hasn’t been detected yet. I call my doctor frequently and I’m sure the office has my photo posted somewhere from the frequent visits.

I experienced a sinus infection after thanksgiving and it didn’t go away u til recently, but all of the symptoms are lingering still. The most worrisome one is my vision is blurry and sometimes I can see horizontal lines in my vision. I feel so tired of being anxious all the time.

 

[matisworried]

i'm sorry you're experiencing so much anxiety. i highly suggest physical activity. it really, really is beneficial. i recently had surgery and as a result, had to "lay low" for the longest seven days of my life. each day, my anxiety got worse and i blame it squarely on not being physically active. (side note: i am far from "in shape" and am definitely not a "gym rat." if i can get off my butt everyday, anyone can.)

as for medication, i currently threw in the towel and am giving it another shot. it's not something i enthusiastically recommend to people because in my experience side effects can be pretty gnarly, but if all other options have been exhausted, it may be worth considering.

have you tried therapy?

 

[Trunchbee]

I go to therapy weekly, but it’s getting to the point where I don’t feel like it’s effective anymore. Do you ever feel like you’ve frustrated your doctor or the therapist?

 

[matisworried]

I go to therapy weekly, but it’s getting to the point where I don’t feel like it’s effective anymore. Do you ever feel like you’ve frustrated your doctor or the therapist?

not currently, no, but i went through about five therapists before i found one that really seemed to work well with me. don't be afraid to find someone that maybe has more experience dealing with HA... preferably someone that's knowledgeable in CBT.

 

[Trunchbee]

She seems pretty knowledgeable, I guess it’s me and I’ve convinced myself that there’s no helping my HA

 

[matisworried]

having a positive mindset is so important. can you "cure" HA? no... but can you learn skills and tools to keep it in check so it's not ruining your life? absolutely. you are stronger than your anxiety. always. you just need to find that in yourself. don't give up.

 

[Trunchbee]

Thank you

I think that I’ve convinced myself that my anxiety is always in control. It’s always there waiting to step in and turn everything upside down.

 

[Trikay12113]

I’m just like you, so I understand what you are going through. I have had health anxiety for 2 years now, and it’s made me basically bedridden. I have physical symptoms 24/7 such as lightheadedness, nausea, stomach issues, headaches, hot & sweatiness, shaky, etc. and i see a psychiatrist and therapist. I’m on medication as of not to long ago and I notice a slight difference so far. My body is super sensitive to medications and I’m very prone to getting a ton of side effects, so I had the genesight testing done so I didn’t have to try so many medications to find the right one for me. I highly recommend btw. But I also constantly let my anxiety feel like it’s in control. I’m not into being physically active either, but I think that’s because I’m just a lazy person. My therapist recommended that I try yoga many times and I just didn’t want to do it and I didn’t think it’d work. But.... It actually did after a few times and all I did was 15-20 mins of it at home that focuses on deep breathing. I know when people tell you “ just do this thing “ is easier said than done. It’s my biggest struggle, even if I so badly want the anxiety gone. It’s draining, frustrating, and more. I get it. But you just have to ride it out unfortunately:/ fighting everything the anxiety throws at you just makes your anxiety in control. When you start to feel off or whatever it may be that bothers you caused by the anxiety happens, you need to tell it to give it all it has because it’s not going to bother you today or tomorrow or any day. That’s the hardest thing I’ve had to learn that I need to stop fighting it and just ride with it.

 

[Trunchbee]

I’m just like you, so I understand what you are going through. I have had health anxiety for 2 years now, and it’s made me basically bedridden. I have physical symptoms 24/7 such as lightheadedness, nausea, stomach issues, headaches, hot & sweatiness, shaky, etc. and i see a psychiatrist and therapist. I’m on medication as of not to long ago and I notice a slight difference so far. My body is super sensitive to medications and I’m very prone to getting a ton of side effects, so I had the genesight testing done so I didn’t have to try so many medications to find the right one for me. I highly recommend btw. But I also constantly let my anxiety feel like it’s in control. I’m not into being physically active either, but I think that’s because I’m just a lazy person. My therapist recommended that I try yoga many times and I just didn’t want to do it and I didn’t think it’d work. But.... It actually did after a few times and all I did was 15-20 mins of it at home that focuses on deep breathing. I know when people tell you “ just do this thing “ is easier said than done. It’s my biggest struggle, even if I so badly want the anxiety gone. It’s draining, frustrating, and more. I get it. But you just have to ride it out unfortunately:/ fighting everything the anxiety throws at you just makes your anxiety in control. When you start to feel off or whatever it may be that bothers you caused by the anxiety happens, you need to tell it to give it all it has because it’s not going to bother you today or tomorrow or any day. That’s the hardest thing I’ve had to learn that I need to stop fighting it and just ride with it.

it’s awful. Now it’s causing my fiancé (no anxiety whatsoever) to get frustrated when I can’t explain myself and he gets annoyed when I can’t function at 150%... more than anything I just want to feel OK. I have just about two hours of downtime between work,school, and my famiLy and the exhaustion that sets in makes me feel lazy too. I’m a mess. Thank you for the advice

 

[Trikay12113]

it’s awful. Now it’s causing my fiancé (no anxiety whatsoever) to get frustrated when I can’t explain myself and he gets annoyed when I can’t function at 150%... more than anything I just want to feel OK. I have just about two hours of downtime between work,school, and my famiLy and the exhaustion that sets in makes me feel lazy too. I’m a mess. Thank you for the advice

i understand, my boyfriend and family also get frustrated with me because I’m constantly worried about something, or freaking out over a symptom, and in my mind something is happening to me or it’s not Anxiety, but to them that’s all they see the same thing over and over, and my therapist once told me since their frontal lobe is working currently unlike ours, they can better understand what’s truly going on unlike us and that’s why they might show frustration, but it’s not at you it’s at the anxiety. Also, men like to fix things, and this is just something they can’t fix and that’s why they might get annoyed. I can never go anywhere with my boyfriend to get togethers/parties and everything because of my anxiety and it’s depressing for me and him because that’s all we ever did before I had this happen to me. I actually take my boyfriend with me to my therapy appointments cause I feel like he gets a better understanding of my anxiety that way and can learn ways to help me through it from the therapist, maybe that’s something you guys can try!

 

[Trunchbee]

i understand, my boyfriend and family also get frustrated with me because I’m constantly worried about something, or freaking out over a symptom, and in my mind something is happening to me or it’s not Anxiety, but to them that’s all they see the same thing over and over, and my therapist once told me since their frontal lobe is working currently unlike ours, they can better understand what’s truly going on unlike us and that’s why they might show frustration, but it’s not at you it’s at the anxiety. Also, men like to fix things, and this is just something they can’t fix and that’s why they might get annoyed. I can never go anywhere with my boyfriend to get togethers/parties and everything because of my anxiety and it’s depressing for me and him because that’s all we ever did before I had this happen to me. I actually take my boyfriend with me to my therapy appointments cause I feel like he gets a better understanding of my anxiety that way and can learn ways to help me through it from the therapist, maybe that’s something you guys can try!

I spent about 4 years hiding my anxiety from my friends and family. It came on when my dad got diagnosed with cancer. I’ve always kept it together and now I just can’t seem to get myself together if that makes sense...

I think if He’d come I’d probably scare him away lol! In all seriousness though, I’m stuck between the step of doing something to better manage this and stuck in the dark hole of what ifs. Like today I woke up and my upper lip feels like it’s tingly. And he’s in a bad mood. So instead of trying to express this fear I have that something else could be wrong, I stay silent and piss him off even more. Only to turn around and ask him if he’s mad at me. I’m going on day 4 of not goggling anything and today’s been the most tempting day yet.

 

[Trikay12113]

Well I can assure you that tingly sensations are common with anxiety! My foot actually started tingling before bed and it was freaking me out but it went away. Yeah I know the feeling, I hate bringing up stuff to mine as well, but it’s gotten a lot better since going to therapy together. I would definitely recommend mentioning it to him and talking about it because I think I would benefit you both and maybe feeling like you can talk to him more about your anxiety will help you through this as well! Maybe your anxiety is getting triggered by being worried about him and how he will react because I know that’s how I was. Just know it will get better and once you have the support system you need you will start getting better

 

[Trunchbee]

Well I can assure you that tingly sensations are common with anxiety! My foot actually started tingling before bed and it was freaking me out but it went away. Yeah I know the feeling, I hate bringing up stuff to mine as well, but it’s gotten a lot better since going to therapy together. I would definitely recommend mentioning it to him and talking about it because I think I would benefit you both and maybe feeling like you can talk to him more about your anxiety will help you through this as well! Maybe your anxiety is getting triggered by being worried about him and how he will react because I know that’s how I was. Just know it will get better and once you have the support system you need you will start getting better

That’s it!! I’m afraid that since he doesn’t understand how debilitating it is, he gets frustrated and upset with me when all I can do is cry. I’m going to try to get him to come to my next session!! Thank you for “heading” me out !! This forum is really helping me just be 100% honest about anxiety

 

[Trikay12113]

That’s it!! I’m afraid that since he doesn’t understand how debilitating it is, he gets frustrated and upset with me when all I can do is cry. I’m going to try to get him to come to my next session!! Thank you for “heading” me out !! This forum is really helping me just be 100% honest about anxiety

Anytime! you can always message me if you would like, I have my notifications on so I check this regularly throughout the day! I know how tough anxiety can be first hand and it’s always better knowing you have someone to relate and talk to! I cry a lot as well, so I get it. But feel free to message me if you’d like!

 

[Trunchbee]

Anytime! you can always message me if you would like, I have my notifications on so I check this regularly throughout the day! I know how tough anxiety can be first hand and it’s always better knowing you have someone to relate and talk to! I cry a lot as well, so I get it. But feel free to message me if you’d like!

That would be awesome!! And likewise for you! I don’t know how to turn on the notifications, but I am constantly checking the forum!

 

[Trikay12113]

That would be awesome!! And likewise for you! I don’t know how to turn on the notifications, but I am constantly checking the forum!

I believe it’s only by email notifications, but there is an app called Tapatalk for forums and this anxiety community forum is on there and you can get notified that way as well!

 

[Kadenongers]

Mine is VERY similar to yours. I'm having vision problems too. and literally all I can think is that I'm either dying of cancer or going blind.

 

[Trikay12113]

Mine is VERY similar to yours. I'm having vision problems too. and literally all I can think is that I'm either dying of cancer or going blind.

It could be possible that you just may need glasses when you start having vision problems but yet again it can also be your anxiety. It’s so hard to tell:/