Why is it that.....

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Registered: 07-29-2003
Why is it that.....
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Wed, 09-07-2005 - 9:49am

since being diagnosed with panic disorder that I blow things WAY OUT of proportion?? I was always a "worrier", but since being diagnosed 5 years ago if I get any little ache or pain I immediatley think it's cancer?? I would never think that 5 years ago! What happened after being diagnosed?? Right now I have had a pain in my stomach for a few days and i've been online looking into stomach cancer....and I now have myself convinced it's that. I HATE THIS!! I just want to be normal again :(

Cassia

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Wed, 09-07-2005 - 10:35am
I do the same darn thing, Cassia. It's annoying. I sometimes wonder if my worries are more intense now, because health issues & drug info is so highly promoted in the media. Years ago, I was rarely faced with all the developments. Sort of *out of sight, out of mind.* KWIM? I try to keep it in perspective & avoid reading stuff that I know will stir up the pot. For instance, I am on an antibiotic. A new one that I don't know anything about. I am making myself *NOT* look up it's side effects. It's tough. My fingers want to type it in the search engine, so badly. LOL Hang in there. We care about you. Good luck & GBU! (((hugs))) jan



 

 


 



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Registered: 05-12-2003
Wed, 09-07-2005 - 11:14am

Cassia,


it's hard for me to relate, because I've anxiety my entire life -