dapham
08-05-12, 10:20
Hello everyone.... I would like to introduce myself and thank you for taking time to read this post.
For the last few months I have been sitting in the background, reading posts, yet not plucking up courage to write anything myself.
Well here goes. I have had anxiety about my health for about 5 years now, it is driving me mad. I "have" one disease to another, if I can eliminate one problem with a visit to the GP I am temporarily over the moon, only to find myself back to square one again within a week or two. I spend hours and hours googling, finding posts an forums, some which help, others send a cold tingle through me and I wish I had never looked !!
I used to be such an outgoing person, and in fact I am great at helping others with their problems, but when it comes to me - well, I don't let anyone in. I put my lipstick on and smile.. I would be ashamed if my friends knew about my health anxiety. I HATE myself for it. I put on a great mask to both family and friends, and carry on as if there is nothing wrong but inside I am an absolute pickle !!!
I hope I haven't bored you all, but wanted to say hello and thank you x
For the last few months I have been sitting in the background, reading posts, yet not plucking up courage to write anything myself.
Well here goes. I have had anxiety about my health for about 5 years now, it is driving me mad. I "have" one disease to another, if I can eliminate one problem with a visit to the GP I am temporarily over the moon, only to find myself back to square one again within a week or two. I spend hours and hours googling, finding posts an forums, some which help, others send a cold tingle through me and I wish I had never looked !!
I used to be such an outgoing person, and in fact I am great at helping others with their problems, but when it comes to me - well, I don't let anyone in. I put my lipstick on and smile.. I would be ashamed if my friends knew about my health anxiety. I HATE myself for it. I put on a great mask to both family and friends, and carry on as if there is nothing wrong but inside I am an absolute pickle !!!
I hope I haven't bored you all, but wanted to say hello and thank you x