Health anxiety support group

[Rachel]

Hi everyone,
My name is Rachel and I have been suffering from health anxiety for a few years now. I know how hard it is to live with this disorder and I know the best thing I can do for myself is talk to people about what I’m going through. I am currently based in Austin, TX. If any one is in Austin and wants to meet up I would love to start a safe group for us. If you are in another city and still want to talk I would love to talk. Please let me know! Email me at margiottarachel@gmail.com

 

[Titus1229]

Struggling really bad, not doing well at work or at home with my wonderful wife and kids. On my 4th bout of severe anxiety within the past year. From colon cancer, lung cancer, bone cancer fears to now ALS. The others I had symptoms “real symptoms” manifested I guess by my obsession over them. I now have real symptoms that make me fear als, no loss of function just weaknesses and twitches in feet, arm fatigue. Long wait for psychiatry and neuro appts, feel on the verge of completely losing control. I am trying to be normal in my job and fake it, it’s absolutely exhausting. PCP thinks I’m ok but getting me referrals because she knows my history. On meds, that seem to be getting me through the day but also could be compounding symptoms. Feel very alone. To everyone outside my wife and Dr I’ve got my life together and successful, well liked person, meanwhile I’m spiraling out of control underneath. Don’t know if you relate, thought I’d give it a shot.

 

[CC83]

Struggling really bad, not doing well at work or at home with my wonderful wife and kids. On my 4th bout of severe anxiety within the past year. From colon cancer, lung cancer, bone cancer fears to now ALS. The others I had symptoms “real symptoms” manifested I guess by my obsession over them. I now have real symptoms that make me fear als, no loss of function just weaknesses and twitches in feet, arm fatigue. Long wait for psychiatry and neuro appts, feel on the verge of completely losing control. I am trying to be normal in my job and fake it, it’s absolutely exhausting. PCP thinks I’m ok but getting me referrals because she knows my history. On meds, that seem to be getting me through the day but also could be compounding symptoms. Feel very alone. To everyone outside my wife and Dr I’ve got my life together and successful, well liked person, meanwhile I’m spiraling out of control underneath. Don’t know if you relate, thought I’d give it a shot.

I 110% can relate to you. I'm holding it together on the outside but the inside is turmoil. It's almost like it comes in waves. I'll be good for a while and then I start obsessing again.

 

[AquaMadoor]

I relate to your plight Titus. The best thing about sites like this is the reassurance you are not alone. With such little assurance coming your way when you have health anxiety, at least this is one you can believe in. I wish you good luck and health.