Re: finding it really hard
Hi c700, I just wanted to reply and give you a hug because your post could easily have been written by me - I'm 31 now, too, and have had bouts of HA since I was little. I've been to the doctors recently scared to death, but have been reassured once again that I'm fine...
I am having a CBT interview (next week) which will be through the NHS and my employer has also offered me counselling, which I've accepted - I think the CBT will help my negative thought patterns but I hope the counselling will help me understand why I am so anxious about my health. Do you have any idea why your HA may have started? My mum has had bad health for many years - and has had so many different illnesses - that I think I'm just waiting for the same thing to happen to me in some ways. The doctor also said that going through long periods of stress - while you cope at the time - the stress has to 'show itself' in some form or another. In my case, anxiety.
Anyway, I'm rambling and probably not being all that helpful, but I just wanted you to know you're not alone. I hate HA because it seems to suck the joy out of life... I hope you can begin to trust the doctor that you're OK and that you can enjoy New York. I'm so jealous!! Have you tried any herbal remedies at all - I find the Bach Rescue remedies really helpful...
Take care hon
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