Masqued
23-03-14, 09:21
The 29th of March will mark the 1 year anniversary of the big panic attack that started another bout of Health Anxieties. And I think it's coming to an end. :yesyes:
So I wanted to share something that helped me.
I have taught myself not to worry about anything until 7pm, and when 7pm comes, I have 15mins to check, poke and compare whatever it is that is bothering me. If I even think about looking for lumps, or moles I say to myself "Worry about it at 7pm". Generally when 7pm comes around, I'm kinda over whatever started it. I have had a few weeks without a single raised heart rate or compulsive checking episode! It took a few starts and failures but Im on a winning stretch.
My biggest problem is checking moles and checking for lumps, and am a reformed Dr Googler.
So this is just something that has worked for me, I was never on meds but am sharing this as I hope it helps someone else.
Cheers
K
So I wanted to share something that helped me.
I have taught myself not to worry about anything until 7pm, and when 7pm comes, I have 15mins to check, poke and compare whatever it is that is bothering me. If I even think about looking for lumps, or moles I say to myself "Worry about it at 7pm". Generally when 7pm comes around, I'm kinda over whatever started it. I have had a few weeks without a single raised heart rate or compulsive checking episode! It took a few starts and failures but Im on a winning stretch.
My biggest problem is checking moles and checking for lumps, and am a reformed Dr Googler.
So this is just something that has worked for me, I was never on meds but am sharing this as I hope it helps someone else.
Cheers
K