Does anyone else feel super panicked at all time about HA? I feel like I am really good at masking my anxiety around others but when I am by myself my brain spirals so fast until eventually I am in a full blown panic attack. My health anxiety has also managed to effect my relationship with my long term partner so I am anxious about having health problems and also ruining my relationship in the process. Anyone have advice on managing HA panic or HA in relationships?
Subconscious Panic
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Health anxiety starts at a subconscious level, as all anxiety manifestations start this way. There are many avenues to treat all anxiety disorders, as the only thing that differentiates them are in the way they manifest, ie: health anxiety, ocd, social, etc. They all stem from a common core of negative thinking and core fears plus lack of self confidence. Therapy is a good way to start taking responsibility for your own well being. Educating yourself about anxiety, it’s symptoms, treatment options is another way to self help. Educating yourself is like getting to know your enemy. To be forewarned with education is helping in the “battle” with any anxiety disorder. There are many techniques a therapist can teach you and there are many good books and publications available out there. Be aware that not all books and pubs are legit, also be aware of those who sell “ snake oil” preparations and pills, they do not work.
I struggle with anxiety in general and HA at a subconscious level pretty often. I won’t have anything in particular to worry about, so my mind will slowly drift around and look for something. It’s more of an issue with my existential anxiety, I think though. I get all doomy gloomy about the state of the world, humanity, people, and society in general and this causes a great deal of subconscious anxiety that festers over time
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Once gain the words battle, fight and struggle come up. None of these things will ever rid you of anxiety. They are all counter productive and just exacerbate the problem.
'You must fight this thing, you must not let it get the better of you' Very false advice.
But to fight is the natural thing to do when we are attacked, as we surely are. In anxiety we are already in a 'flight/fight' mode. so why add to it with more fighting, more struggling? Give up the fight and the struggle. (NOT GIVE IN!!). Let it all come. Give 'IT' permission to come and talk to it. But, at the same time accept it for what it is. Tired thoughts in a tired mind. How long have most of us been fighting this 'thing'? Are we any better for it?
'You must fight this thing, you must not let it get the better of you' Very false advice.
But to fight is the natural thing to do when we are attacked, as we surely are. In anxiety we are already in a 'flight/fight' mode. so why add to it with more fighting, more struggling? Give up the fight and the struggle. (NOT GIVE IN!!). Let it all come. Give 'IT' permission to come and talk to it. But, at the same time accept it for what it is. Tired thoughts in a tired mind. How long have most of us been fighting this 'thing'? Are we any better for it?
Agree with Jonathan. Letting go and understanding you don’t have control of most things is hard. Just because your logical brain knows there is nothing to worry about, your reptilian brain may not. That’s the part of your brain that just reacts. It’s trying to save you.
Good luck on your journey.
Good luck on your journey.
