Frustrated with symptoms

Hi,

I guess today I have been feeling bad and feel like I want to scream. I am so tired of being afraid of dropping dead. Afraid of the back pain and the uneasy feeling. I feel like I am plugged into an electrical outlet. I have been trying to relax but today I just feel like crying.

This constant battle is tough and some days I just want to cry. Hopefully, tomorrow will be better and can continue fighting. Do you guys feel like this sometimes?

Hi AK,

I am really sorry that today is a rough one for you. I completely understand the struggle...and have challenging periods here and there. Most days I am feeling really well, and then, sometimes randomly...the symptoms come around again.

Work those coping skills and know that this will pass. Usually after having a very hard day, the next will be much better...especially if I use my self help techniques.

Peace and progress!

S.C.

Hi A.K.,

Yes. Yes, yes, yes - I am often exhausted with that very same feeling. Like I am walking around, looking over my shoulder waiting for the inevitable end. Health anxiety is tough. I have typed that sentence soooo many times, but it's true, it is a hard thing to get through.

But we will get through it! I'm not giving up yet. Don't you give up either.

Maybe try some of the anxiety resources here. Pull out all the old tricks you have for coping with your anxiety - whether it's a hot bath, meditation, journaling, a warm cup of tea... You mentioned that you felt like crying - go ahead, set some time out for yourself and cry. Let those emotions you've been holding back to get through the day out. Set a timer if you need to. Find a sad movie to help you get it out, if that's what you need. Whatever it takes to help yourself though it.

And keep coming here when you need to, to remember there are folks out there that know what this is like. You aren't alone.