Anxiety

[dale12345]

Had a terrible day yesterday, stomach hurt like crazy. But today I took a xanax, no I don't take them everyday, but I noticed something my stomach didn't hurt after I took it. Starting to realize if I had cancer relaxing wouldn't make it stop hurting. May sound stupid but that was a big revelation to me. I am also realizing my thinking is very black and white and I tend to over react to things. I hope it lasts.

[pulisa]

Once you can start accepting that your symptoms are due to anxiety and anxiety alone then things will improve for you and your physical symptoms will lessen. As you say. one Xanax would hardly be enough to stop pain from a malignant stomach problem. I know you won't be going down the benzo route to help you with anxiety but it does prove a point.

I really hope this is the start of better and happier times for you xx

[Mermaid16]

Glad you had a good day today. Tomorrow is a new day. Hope you enjoy it x:hugs:

[Fishmanpa]

Realization and acceptance are key to healing. Good for you!

Positive thoughts

[dale12345]

Thanks guys.

[dale12345]

When I start thinking every little pain is a sign of death i just remind myself of my anxiety.

[pulisa]

Focus on thinking "this is my anxiety" rather than "this is cancer/horrible physical illness"? It won't be easy at first but gradually you will accept it

[dale12345]

Its not easy but this site is helping a lot.