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Can anyone here get sick and not think it's something so much worse?

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Posted 7/8/2017 8:02 AM (GMT -5)
Last night I got dizzy and had stomach issues. I'm still tired and weak.

Why is it that I can't accept that it's just one of those things and now worry that it's something
so much worse?

Really I probably ate something that caused this (or a glass of wine). I need to blame something. I need
to worry about something.
Posted 7/8/2017 3:35 PM (GMT -5)
Tela,

This is a challenge for me as well. I tend to overthink these things...and the imagination can really run wild can't it?

I am sorry you are having a tough time too. I hope you are feeling better and less anxious as of today.

Positive/Reassuring Mantras are a key tool for me when I am dealing with this kind of issue. Our anxiety is sending an onslaught of negative/scary messages to our brain...so we need to counter those with good ones! You can read more about this in the link in our Resources.smile

With encouragement,

S.C.
Posted 7/8/2017 8:52 PM (GMT -5)
My hypochondria is the absolute worst part of my panic issues. It comes and goes but I focus a lot on my heart and am convinced it'll be some sort of heart attack or blood clot will kill me eventually... I've been convinced for like all of my 36 years. I had the worst panic attack I've ever had last night and I logically KNOW its my anxiety, stress, normal for me blah blah but I've been depressed all day thinking "what if I do have a heart problem and everyone just keeps telling me is anxiety...and i die leaving my children motherless". I totally empathize Scaredy Cat.
Posted 7/8/2017 9:14 PM (GMT -5)
Hi Sarah and welcome!

We are glad you've joined us, though sorry to hear of your anxiety struggles. :/

Thanks for joining in the conversations here...it is great to be a part of a group who understands what you are going through...and be able to share.

Please check out our Resources at the top of the main forum page here for great self help material to work with...

...and continue to talk with us if you find it helpful. Starting your own introductory thread at anytime as well, if you feel comfortable doing so.

Talk soon,

Scaredy Cat
Posted 7/9/2017 11:29 AM (GMT -5)
Funny how all of a sudden we not suppose to feel sick, b4 I suffered from anxiety I had , headachEs ,tonsilitis tummy ache, ulcers, dizziness etc, i would just take an aspirin and continue as normal but now if i have one of these things , i panick, even A simple pimple makes me panick.. My Dear Tela just tell yourself its Anxiety and see what happens the next day. That's us you know , Panickers.
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Posted 7/9/2017 1:08 PM (GMT -5)
Funny thing for me is that if I get sick I start calling everyone to see if they have had this recently - then I just relax and let it run it's course - the anxiety never bothers me UNTIL it's all over and I am well then it's back to anxiety business as usual.Two days ago I had some kind of stomach virus - I knew that my sister had been down with it a week ago so I just stayed in bed, mostly, watched movies that made me laugh, had a few pretzels and got through it...today however is a different story. My heart is pounding because I am worried about physical exertion. I have it in my head that if I work too hard outdoors then this will happen, and of course, it does. I am now trying to get past it...I almost wish I had the stomach virus back again!! (LOL) PS: dizziness seems to go along with the stomach thing. RELAX and enjoy a day where you JUST have the "flu".
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