Hey, I'm Grace

[graceperiod]

Hi. My name's Grace, I'm 18 years old and suffer with really terrible health anxiety. Decided to make this account because I was in a car with my mom's old friend today and he talked about how his girlfriend's sister died of an aneurysm recently, it's been about 8 hours and I still can't find anything to get my mind off it. I've basically even made myself feel like I have pressure in my head and even though it's not completely gone scrolling through this website has helped me a lot so I thought why not just make an account.

[venusbluejeans]

Hiya graceperiod and welcome to NMP :welcome:

Why not take a look at our articles on our home page, they contain a wealth of information and are a great starting place for your time on the forum.

I hope you find the as site helpful and informative as I have and that you get the help and support you need here and hope that you meet a few friends along the way :yesyes:

[Mi]

Hi Grace,
I'm glad you've found the website helpful. It's good to know there are others that feel the same as you do! It's really helped me as well.
The brain is a wonderful but scary thing isn't it. I've got lots of scary health related symptoms because my brain likes to scare me with health anxiety. It's really nasty.
Just know that you are fine and you're not alone in this. Are you getting counselling? X

[uru]

Welcome!

[graceperiod]

Sadly no, my parents dont even believe that I have anxiety even though my doctor diagnosed me with anxiety and depression. they also dont want me to go on any medication. I hope that since im 18 I will be able to move out soon and get the help I need. Thanks :)

[shirlp]

Hi Grace. Welcome.. I hope some of us here can put your mind at rest.. Pressure in the head is a common one with anxiety.. I myself suffer with anxiety based on my head.. Very annoying.. I'm sure the other members can come up with some good distraction techniques. Xx

[Mi]

Sounds like your parents are unfortunately in denial which is no good for helping you. Hopefully you'll find some good advice and coping strategies on here xx