Hey guys! I just posted in the health anxiety thread before seeing this but figured I would introduce myself. I’m 25 years old and just got out of the military. Been suffering from health anxiety since I was in middle school when I used the ol’ Google machine to diagnose myself with ALS. It has beat me down for a long time. In fact, oddly enough part of the reason I joined the military is because when i’m busy i’m not as anxious so I chose the busiest job there is lol! Anyways, I have not been very open to others about what I’m suffering from but I’m trying to start. I’ve now told my girlfriend and a couple friends about being “anxious” but not that i’m scared of dying every day. I need to get help but I’m also trying to get a job as a police officer and I’m afraid they’ll see me as a liability if they see i’m on a medication or anything like that, although it does not and has not affected my job performance. I’m trying to sort it all out, but at this point i’m finally about to put my wellbeing over my career goals. I have tried bettering my lifestyle to alleviate symptoms like working out every day and eating healthier but I seem to need added support. I’m glad to have found a support system of sorts and look forward to hearing from some of you!
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