ktylizbth
06-01-14, 04:17
I discovered this forum a few days ago when I was googling "fear of anaphylaxis". I have been having eating issues for the past couple years. At first I was trying to be "gluten free" ...Then it became "refined sugar free" "fruit free" Then it became grain free, dairy free, nut free, legume free, other random vegetables and fruits.
I am at a point where I have a very limited set of foods to eat and scared to try new things. I was 180 pounds a few years ago and now I am down to 135. I am setting up an appointment to see an allergy doctor and get retested to see if I have allergies.
In terms of what I suffer from, I'd say hypochondria, fear of anaphylaxis, panic attacks often revolve around food but I have also had a few as a passenger in the car. I hyperventilate every few weeks. I have fear of driving as well. I am unemployed, married, with 1 cat. We are wanting children in the future, but my health issues need to be resolved first.
I am not currently on any medications though I have been prescribed xanax but I only use it in emergency when I am having full out panic episodes.
I have not seen a psychologist at this point since I still strongly feel I have some health issues that have not been found.
I am going to have allergy tests, upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, and maybe even an MRI. If those tests don't help me, then I may see a psychologist. I understand that the mind can play important role in health.
Would love to make some new friends, and help support people with anxiety. :hugs:
I am at a point where I have a very limited set of foods to eat and scared to try new things. I was 180 pounds a few years ago and now I am down to 135. I am setting up an appointment to see an allergy doctor and get retested to see if I have allergies.
In terms of what I suffer from, I'd say hypochondria, fear of anaphylaxis, panic attacks often revolve around food but I have also had a few as a passenger in the car. I hyperventilate every few weeks. I have fear of driving as well. I am unemployed, married, with 1 cat. We are wanting children in the future, but my health issues need to be resolved first.
I am not currently on any medications though I have been prescribed xanax but I only use it in emergency when I am having full out panic episodes.
I have not seen a psychologist at this point since I still strongly feel I have some health issues that have not been found.
I am going to have allergy tests, upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, and maybe even an MRI. If those tests don't help me, then I may see a psychologist. I understand that the mind can play important role in health.
Would love to make some new friends, and help support people with anxiety. :hugs: