My anxiety is getting out of control!!!!

[Asgmiami1]

I hate this!
I dont know what's anxiety or a symptom of something more serious.
Aches, pains, I'm tired, feel weak, still losing weight.......
The weight loss is driving me insane even though Im not eating like I used to. I need 2500 calories a day to maintain my weight. I'm getting around 1400 - 2000 a day with most days under 2000. That's not including burned calories from work.
The more I learn about symptoms, the more I seem to experience them. The more I research, the more symptoms I have.
I'm constantly poking and prodding for lumps, bumps, and lymph nodes.
I'm going insane!!!!!

 

[bin_tenn]

The more I learn about symptoms, the more I seem to experience them. The more I research, the more symptoms I have.

I'd be willing to bet you already had said "symptoms", and you only *notice* them now due to anxiety. Anxiety creates hyper awareness, and it's extremely common - a hallmark sign of anxiety. Constant self checking is another classic indication of anxiety.

Have you seen your doctor about these symptoms? If so, I would highly encourage researching CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) or even seeing a therapist, if possible. If a doctor has cleared you, it's most certainly anxiety.

If you haven't seen a doctor about the symptoms, that still doesn't mean you need to worry. Not at all. I would still recommend researching and practicing common CBT techniques. You'll likely find that you can get some sort of control in the situation, which also says it's just anxiety.

 

[Asgmiami1]

I'd be willing to bet you already had said "symptoms", and you only *notice* them now due to anxiety. Anxiety creates hyper awareness, and it's extremely common - a hallmark sign of anxiety. Constant self checking is another classic indication of anxiety.

Have you seen your doctor about these symptoms? If so, I would highly encourage researching CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) or even seeing a therapist, if possible. If a doctor has cleared you, it's most certainly anxiety.

If you haven't seen a doctor about the symptoms, that still doesn't mean you need to worry. Not at all. I would still recommend researching and practicing common CBT techniques. You'll likely find that you can get some sort of control in the situation, which also says it's just anxiety.

Yeah, I've seen my pcp, an er visit, and had a colonoscopy done over the last two months, including two blood draws that were normal.

 

[bin_tenn]

Yeah, I've seen my pcp, an er visit, and had a colonoscopy done over the last two months, including two blood draws that were normal.

Do you currently see a therapist and/or take medication for anxiety? If not, can you start?

At the very least, start researching CBT and other anxiety treatment techniques, and start practicing them. Acceptance, mindfulness, meditation, etc.

 

[Asgmiami1]

Do you currently see a therapist and/or take medication for anxiety? If not, can you start?

At the very least, start researching CBT and other anxiety treatment techniques, and start practicing them. Acceptance, mindfulness, meditation, etc.

I havent seen a therapist. I wanna rule out some other things medically first.
One of my biggest fears with HA, is to pass off a serious symptom to HA, and miss a life saving diagnosis.
Does that make any sense?

 

[Ms.Honey]

I havent seen a therapist. I wanna rule out some other things medically first.
One of my biggest fears with HA, is to pass off a serious symptom to HA, and miss a life saving diagnosis.
Does that make any sense?

I totally understand what you mean, but my thinking lately is that whether or not my symptoms are something serious, I still need CBT. Because my anxiety will still be there. I'm doing it on my own though currently, just using guides online. I did see a therapist when I was 18 for panic disorder and it was CBT. Super helpful.

 

[URfine]

It really helped me to confide in my doctor about my HA . He told me that I wouldn’t believe how many people deal with it . He told me to get of the internet! then ruled out 99% of the things I was worried about and put me on a low dose of Celexa. I still have my days , but my brain is much calmer.