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NotagainContributor
I have a huge health anxiety where if there is something wrong with me I go to a dark place of feeling my life is over and that scares me. I get so anxiety driven that I can't go to the dr to see if there is something wrong I just lock myself away from society and living. I feel so consumed with this as being afraid to die is my greatest fear. It literally makes me feel like I am losing my mind.
In response to: Health anxiety
AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Being afraid of death is most people's biggest fear @Notagain. Some people get all health issues thoroughly checked out ... other wont go near doctors ... there is a BIG RANGE OF NORMAL in this area.
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NotagainContributor
It just scares me so much of what the results will be I can't even go for the test. I cut off my friends and family so they will get used to not having me around. If it ends up being bad. It is consuming me again.
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Do you have anything in your life that shifts your focus from your fears ..study ..... work ... people ... pets ...?
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NotagainContributor
My pets r the only things I truly let in.
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NotagainContributor
People get hurt by me pushing them away when I feel this way. I just feel the only way I can cope is to shut everyone out. I know that hurts them and I don't mean to its just the only way I can cope.
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Do you have a primary health care provider? They should be able to help you prioritise your health needs and whether there are mental health needs as well.
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NotagainContributor
I have a gp and I am on anti depressant medication. I'm just feeling overwhelmed. I know I'll get passed it but for now it consumes my every thought.
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Flower88Senior Contributor
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Flower88Senior Contributor
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NotagainContributor
Thanks I think I need to do some soul searching to find out what I truly love to do to think and how to act the way I want. But the truth is I have no idea what I like.
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