Until I found this forum, I had no idea what Health Anxiety was. But it's what I've been suffering from for ages. I really hope someone/anyone can calm my worries.
I am very stressed at the moment, and have suffered with terrible anxiety and panic attacks.
A few weeks back I had terrible headaches. GP just prescribed strong painkillers that didn't do anything. The headaches were/are coupled with back neck pain/stiffness. I have also been suffering with head 'pains' - shooting pains in one specific area that happen out of the blue. Only last a few seconds, but make me catch my breath. I also have terrible ringing in my ears (that if I focus on for too long I freak out - it's constant and hasn't gone away for 3 weeks). I also feel like one eye is very slightly blurred and a bit puffy. I also feel like I have weakness in my left hand. Feels like my thumb will start 'twitching' at any moment.
It terrifies me that something awful is wrong. I know deep down that it is probably all linked to anxiety/depression - but it doesn't stop me worrying. It's affecting my work, and my relationship with my partner (who just doesn't understand what I'm going through).
Any reassurance anyone has would be great. Had full eye test a few weeks back, and all is fine, so I know it's not that. Had full blood tests done in January (after I panicked after a month of pains in my side) - and again, showed up nothing. Had an ultra-sound scan to be sure - again NOTHING!!!
I hate the way my brain works sometimes. I know I'm slipping into depression right now, and it's so horrible. It's getting sunny and warm outside, and all I can see is grey...
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Worrying Is Like A Rocking Horse - It Doesn't Actually Get You Anywhere...
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