Ugh.... Whats wrong with me

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Registered: 01-25-2005
Ugh.... Whats wrong with me
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Thu, 10-19-2006 - 12:06pm

I just need to talk... I have this anxiety problem.. I constantly worry about everything. I worry about getting sick, I see something on TV I worry about it.. I go to the Dr's often with symptom, More of my What if's. I constantly think I have this disease or that disease. And I will worry about it, look it up oin the computer. Etc. I will drive myself nuts with it!! Im sooo tired of this. I just want to get better so I dont worry all the time or live with What if's. Does anyone else have this problem???

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Thu, 10-19-2006 - 12:38pm

Hello! Welcome to our caring community. You are NOT alone. Worry & health fears are common to those of us on the board. You can learn to live with this. There are ways to cope better. Please take a look through our *coping tips & tricks* folder below. I use the belly breathing & meditation to help me control the fear.


I avoid reading too much about medical conditions. I certainly spend time on the pc, but not the health sites. Trying to think positively & assure myself that I am well & healthy helps. Eating well, getting plenty of sleep & exercise also helps. When you begin to focus on illness, tell yourself that you are living the best life you can. When the *what if's* strike, allow yourself 20 minutes tops to think about the worry, then move on. Keep busy with reading, crafts, activities you enjoy

 

 


 



iVillage Member
Registered: 03-22-2003
Thu, 10-19-2006 - 5:22pm
Hi & welcome to our group.

Sheri Ann

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-25-2005
Thu, 10-19-2006 - 7:57pm
Hi I KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN!!!
Before I realized I have panic disorder I was convinced
I had every disease known to man! I drove my doctor and family
off the wall----- let alone myself as well! If I read about
a symptom I would "imagine" it!! This is a horrible thing to
do!! I like the idea of giving it a little time like 10 minutes
then GET BUSY!! Think about this- if you thought you had let's say
heart disease and diabetes and you found out you didn't then you
should learn that your symptoms don't mean much except--- ANXIETY!!
YOu have seen your doctor and are OK physically then you got to tell
yourself to STOP!! This is also another idea put a rubber band around
your wrist and when you start this sick obession snap the rubber band
and say STOP!! I hope this helps a little--- I am on meds for panic
disorder and feel great now!! GOOD LUCK TO YOU! Let us know how you
are doing! Judy
iVillage Member
Registered: 06-16-2004
Thu, 10-19-2006 - 8:25pm

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iVillage Member
Registered: 03-11-2004
Wed, 10-25-2006 - 10:28am
I'm wondering how things are going for you. Still having anxious thoughts? We care & want to be a support to you. There is hope. Good luck & drop us a line. (((hugs))) jan