Health Anxiety Sufferer

[steve davis]

Hi, I’ve been suffering from health anxiety for 4 years. Thought I’d join this forum to meet people who suffer similar.

 

[Sharon]

I just joined today as well, i try to talk about this with friends but they will never truly understand. My health anxiety has definitely gotten better but I am still struggling with it.

 

[steve davis]

Hi Sharon
Same here, I get EMDR on a fortnightly basis and it has helped a lot but I have a fear of doctors. I had palpitations solid for 3 years which drove my anxiety. Now its a tickle in the throat. Ive had such a bad experience with doctors in the past I just don't trust them. Im a GP exercise referral qualified gym owner too so I have a good knowledge of illnesses. Im sure my GP hates me.

 

[janemariesayed]

Hi Sharon
Same here, I get EMDR on a fortnightly basis and it has helped a lot but I have a fear of doctors. I had palpitations solid for 3 years which drove my anxiety. Now its a tickle in the throat. Ive had such a bad experience with doctors in the past I just don't trust them. Im a GP exercise referral qualified gym owner too so I have a good knowledge of illnesses. Im sure my GP hates me.

Hi Steve, you can always change your doctor, and you can always get a second opinion. It's your right.

 

[steve davis]

Ha Ha
Sorry. believe me I have dialled 111 twice then taken in for observations. seen three cardiologists. paid for private GP services and had scans, xrays, cameras down and up in the last few years. ive had 6 chest xrays.

Everything came back normal.

I just focus in on my body and then panic starts to run in the back ground. I don't think its the GP's fault, they do there best I suppose.