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[Mrs_MustardSeed]

Hi,

My name is Kammy and I'm 24 years old. I've been suffering with anxiety for the better part of my early adulthood. I see a therapist every Wednesday, but have yet to rid myself of health anxiety. I'm at the point where people in my life are starting to get annoyed with me, and disregarding my feelings/symptoms as ridiculous. I've even been called "selfish" and "controlling" for being a hypochondriac, and at this point, I don't know where to turn. Every time I put out one fire another one manifests. I don't look for these problems, but they seem to follow me. If I'm not worried about one form of cancer, its another. I know a lot of you feel the same way which is the reason why I joined this forum. However, we need to stay positive for one another. Only we understand what we go through, and only we can reassure ourselves that everything will be ok. I will be here to help put as many people's minds at ease as I can. I wish I took my own advice better, but don't we all? If anyone has any techniques to keep a positive and sound mind, please share them, as I will be sharing mine. I know that we could overcome this nightmare we live everyday.

- Kammy

 

[_Lukas]

Hi Kammy, welcome!
I'm close to your age and have suffered from anxiety for most of my life. I've been called "selfish" and "controlling" too.
I'm glad you want to help us out here and I'm sure you'll be a great addition to our community We will do our best to help you and give you advice too. Make yourself at home!

-Lukas

 

[Concernedgal]

HI kammy. That was put elegantly. But, sometimes we are negative around here because what we go through everyday is not a positive thing. Sometimes we are negative because we feel that way at that time. I understand how you feel . There's always a fear of losing control. That's a part of any type of anxiety is losing control whether it be a health anxiety or a social anxiety. Any type of anxiety we as human beings experience is because of the feeling of not being in control. My therapist told me that. About the only advice I can provide for you is that to keep doing what your doing .... going to therapy and if you take medications. .. keep doing that too. The truth is scientists don't really know what causes us to have our anxiety issues but, .. here we are everyday trying to live and cope the best we can. Welcome. Wish I could have been more help.

 

[Mrs_MustardSeed]

Hi Kammy, welcome!
I'm close to your age and have suffered from anxiety for most of my life. I've been called "selfish" and "controlling" too.
I'm glad you want to help us out here and I'm sure you'll be a great addition to our community We will do our best to help you and give you advice too. Make yourself at home!

-Lukas

I really appreciate the welcome, and I'm so glad to have found an active forum.

 

[_Lukas]

I really appreciate the welcome, and I'm so glad to have found an active forum.

No problem!
I'm very glad this forum is active too. The people here are very kind and thoughtful and supportive.

 

[Mrs_MustardSeed]

HI kammy. That was put elegantly. But, sometimes we are negative around here because what we go through everyday is not a positive thing. Sometimes we are negative because we feel that way at that time. I understand how you feel . There's always a fear of losing control. That's a part of any type of anxiety is losing control whether it be a health anxiety or a social anxiety. Any type of anxiety we as human beings experience is because of the feeling of not being in control. My therapist told me that. About the only advice I can provide for you is that to keep doing what your doing .... going to therapy and if you take medications. .. keep doing that too. The truth is scientists don't really know what causes us to have our anxiety issues but, .. here we are everyday trying to live and cope the best we can. Welcome. Wish I could have been more help.

I do appreciate your compliment, and I understand fully that what we go through is extremely negative. I find that the only thing that keeps me sane is trying to remain positive, but I have to go through extreme measures to do so. Health anxiety is an absolute nightmare and I know where it stems from in my life. I've seen too many people pass away from cancer and other illnesses. What's really scary to me is the fact that some of my family members had illnesses that could have been treated had they been caught in time. Now I've become downright obsessive over my health and its ruining/taking over my life. My therapist is a psychologist so she does not prescribe medication. I never thought of going on meds but I feel like I'm getting closer to that solution. The only thing that's really keeping me sane now is arguing with the negative voices in my head and saying positive affirmations. My mother recommended I read "The Power of the Subconscious Mind" - it's all about positive thinking and manifesting great things to happen in your life. I would recommend it too all anxiety suffers here and elsewhere. Trust me, positivity is needed to combat this hell on earth/disease whether its in the form of a hobby or what have you.

 

[Concernedgal]

I see what your mean. Everytime I have a panic attack I have to stay positive and tell myself that i'm not dying. Being negative in that situation only make things worst.

 

[XmasCarol52]

Hi and welcome,it is a friendly bunch here and we are all family.WHen I have a panic attack I just go and lay down and try to calm down and relax but unfortunately it never seems to work.

 

[Mrs_MustardSeed]

Hi and welcome,it is a friendly bunch here and we are all family.WHen I have a panic attack I just go and lay down and try to calm down and relax but unfortunately it never seems to work.

Hey! Thanks for the welcome. I have a technical question. I didn't realize I wasn't able to create a user name, and I ended up putting my real name. I see there's no way to change it...so is it possible to deactivate this account and start or again? Or do I have to create another account? Thanks!

 

[XmasCarol52]

Hey! Thanks for the welcome. I have a technical question. I didn't realize I wasn't able to create a user name, and I ended up putting my real name. I see there's no way to change it...so is it possible to deactivate this account and start or again? Or do I have to create another account? Thanks!

Hi I really dont know I think you may have to keep the name you have given.I know that you cannot change your name and if you try to sign up with another account they may say that you already are signed up with this site.because you would have to give them all the information you have on yourself all over again.However I cannot say for sure i do hope this helps some.

 

[Mrs_MustardSeed]

Hi I really dont know I think you may have to keep the name you have given.I know that you cannot change your name and if you try to sign up with another account they may say that you already are signed up with this site.because you would have to give them all the information you have on yourself all over again.However I cannot say for sure i do hope this helps some.

Hey I'm sorry! I wrote you that message in error. I got you mixed up with a staff members post. I got my name changed though them. thanks so much for replying though

 

[XmasCarol52]

Hey I'm sorry! I wrote you that message in error. I got you mixed up with a staff members post. I got my name changed though them. thanks so much for replying though

That is alright glad everything worked out alright

 

[janemariesayed]

That is alright glad everything worked out alright

Hey Carol! How are you, my lovely friend and sister? I hope you are well so I'm sending you lots of hello hugs to keep you cheery.

 

[XmasCarol52]

Hey Carol! How are you, my lovely friend and sister? I hope you are well so I'm sending you lots of hello hugs to keep you cheery.

Hi I am not feeling to well at all didnt get any sleep last night i got that stomach problem again it makes me gag I cannot eat because I feel so full I know it is my gerd but it is causing me a lot of anxieties,cause I feel so sick to my stomach which makes me cough then gag and it feels like the nerves underneath my boob are jumping like crazy which also makes it hard for me to relax and breathe ,thanks for asking I hope you are alright.

 

[_Lukas]

Hi I am not feeling to well at all didnt get any sleep last night i got that stomach problem again it makes me gag I cannot eat because I feel so full I know it is my gerd but it is causing me a lot of anxieties,cause I feel so sick to my stomach which makes me cough then gag and it feels like the nerves underneath my boob are jumping like crazy which also makes it hard for me to relax and breathe ,thanks for asking I hope you are alright.

I hope you're feeling better, Carol. Sending hugs.

 

[janemariesayed]

Hi I am not feeling to well at all didnt get any sleep last night i got that stomach problem again it makes me gag I cannot eat because I feel so full I know it is my gerd but it is causing me a lot of anxieties,cause I feel so sick to my stomach which makes me cough then gag and it feels like the nerves underneath my boob are jumping like crazy which also makes it hard for me to relax and breathe ,thanks for asking I hope you are alright.

Oh bless you Carol. I'm sorry you're not feeling brilliant. You really need to eat because your health will only deteriorate especially with a lack of sleep as well.

Do you like soup? Home made soup is really yummy and full of vitamins and may help get you back on the mend. Try to take some long deep breaths, that may help.

Sending you hugs and jars of sunshine, I hope you feel better soon.

 

[XmasCarol52]

I hope you're feeling better, Carol. Sending hugs.

Thank you and i do feel better lets hope it last now

 

[XmasCarol52]

Oh bless you Carol. I'm sorry you're not feeling brilliant. You really need to eat because your health will only deteriorate especially with a lack of sleep as well.

Do you like soup? Home made soup is really yummy and full of vitamins and may help get you back on the mend. Try to take some long deep breaths, that may help.

Sending you hugs and jars of sunshine, I hope you feel better soon.

I did manage to eat today I had a couple of hard boiled eggs but the damn yoke was so damn dry it got caught in my throat and i started to gag and everything came up ugh then i had two meals on wheels dinners chicken,when I get paid this week I am going to get some more cup of soup i love them ,I am thinking about getting four of them.One time I had that full feeling again and i couched i dont know why this keeps happening i do know that anxieties can make you sick to your stomach and you can also vomited because I looked it up today so can gerd so the combination ofboth isnt helping me any,I tried taking deep breaths but it wasnt helping any I would just get more anxious,this is so annoying i hope I am not dying, you know how it is when you are anxious you feel like you are about to die sometimes

 

[janemariesayed]

Cup a soup is a brilliant idea. It will help give you some sustenance until your appetite comes back. There are also products like Complan that help to give vitamins to people convalescing from illness. It's just like a drink that you mix with milk or water and is packed full of vitamins and minerals and stuff to make you feel like you want to eat.

I don't know how you can stop feeling sick though. Make sure you have water beside you when you eat in case you start choking, please.

God bless you, @XmasCarol52 you are not dying. But you are anxious and suffering the physical effects of that. I'm holding your hand honey.

 

[XmasCarol52]

Cup a soup is a brilliant idea. It will help give you some sustenance until your appetite comes back. There are also products like Complan that help to give vitamins to people convalescing from illness. It's just like a drink that you mix with milk or water and is packed full of vitamins and minerals and stuff to make you feel like you want to eat.

I don't know how you can stop feeling sick though. Make sure you have water beside you when you eat in case you start choking, please.

God bless you, @XmasCarol52 you are not dying. But you are anxious and suffering the physical effects of that. I'm holding your hand honey.

I placed an order for four soups they are all Lipton soups chicken with noodles and i got some chicken spread to of course I really cannot order it until wed i just put it in my cart.I also got some spaghettois too with meatballs.I got some cupcakes I am going to give one to my friend for her birthday.
Well it sure feels like I am dying.It is so hard when it feels like you are going to choke every single time you breathe.It is very scary I try putting my hand over my heart but i just could not relax,I hope this doesnt come again.who needs it.I hope that you are alright sending you a big hug and you can hold my hand anytime. It is full of love.