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22-09-17, 19:51
It has officially been a year since I began to deal with ALS anxiety induced by twitches. I have been twitching for longer, though I am not sure how long. I have finally began to get the upper hand on the fear. I still twitch. Somedays a lot, somedays hardly at all. My reaction to them has began to change, they no longer make me think the worst. Sometimes I still get scared of a new twitch or a hot spot, but no where near what it used to be.
My advice to all those struggling with twitches/ALS fear:
1. Go see your GP and let them know what is going on. Explain your anxiety and ALS fear. Then trust what they say. Do not ask for and EMG or neuron appointment unless they recommend it. Don't go borrowing trouble.
2. DO NOT GOOGLE, GO TO ALS SITES. Just don't.
3. Do your best to stay off forums. I havent logged on to this forum for a month to two and it has really helped. This place was amazing when I was going through the thick of it, but it keeps the fear alive and creates dependency during recovery.
4. Be active. Exercise is great for anxiety and also to prove that you do not have a debilitating disease.
5. Don't be afraid of meds or therapy. They have both helped me a ton
6. The bottom line is that twitches, no matter how many or what they look or feel like or where they are, without weakness are of a benign origin.
Best of luck.
My advice to all those struggling with twitches/ALS fear:
1. Go see your GP and let them know what is going on. Explain your anxiety and ALS fear. Then trust what they say. Do not ask for and EMG or neuron appointment unless they recommend it. Don't go borrowing trouble.
2. DO NOT GOOGLE, GO TO ALS SITES. Just don't.
3. Do your best to stay off forums. I havent logged on to this forum for a month to two and it has really helped. This place was amazing when I was going through the thick of it, but it keeps the fear alive and creates dependency during recovery.
4. Be active. Exercise is great for anxiety and also to prove that you do not have a debilitating disease.
5. Don't be afraid of meds or therapy. They have both helped me a ton
6. The bottom line is that twitches, no matter how many or what they look or feel like or where they are, without weakness are of a benign origin.
Best of luck.