AlwaysAfraid11
29-08-18, 22:00
Hello, this is my first post here.
I saw that it is a UK site, but I live in Canada and can’t seem to find another site as in-depth as this one.
I’ve been suffering from health anxiety on and off most of my adult life, however in the past 3 years it has become unreal.
I don’t even live my life anymore because I’m so afraid that I’m going to suffer a medical emergency in public. There’s so many things I want to do that I decline because I’m afraid I’m going to suffer a medical event.
I found I’m only comfortable and safe feeling at home. Tho, my health anxiety has crept into that safe zone too.
I’ve been getting heart palpitations and weird fluttering sensations and despite being a relatively healthy 30-something year old, who has had numerous heart tests, I’m terrified that it’s the beginning of what will cause my fatal heart attack.
It’s ridiculous. If I have to drive, I map all the closest hospitals. I can’t enjoy dinner or a movie with my significant other because I’m always worried something is gonna happen.
I guess what I’m getting at is that I’m tired of being scared all the time. I’ve been looking into getting help, but I don’t know where to start.
I went the route of a physchatrist for anxiety/depression in the past and was given medication, which honestly didn’t help.
So, with that said, I’m looking for alternative therapy to medication. Looking for your experiences with what has worked for you guys?
Thanks guys!
I saw that it is a UK site, but I live in Canada and can’t seem to find another site as in-depth as this one.
I’ve been suffering from health anxiety on and off most of my adult life, however in the past 3 years it has become unreal.
I don’t even live my life anymore because I’m so afraid that I’m going to suffer a medical emergency in public. There’s so many things I want to do that I decline because I’m afraid I’m going to suffer a medical event.
I found I’m only comfortable and safe feeling at home. Tho, my health anxiety has crept into that safe zone too.
I’ve been getting heart palpitations and weird fluttering sensations and despite being a relatively healthy 30-something year old, who has had numerous heart tests, I’m terrified that it’s the beginning of what will cause my fatal heart attack.
It’s ridiculous. If I have to drive, I map all the closest hospitals. I can’t enjoy dinner or a movie with my significant other because I’m always worried something is gonna happen.
I guess what I’m getting at is that I’m tired of being scared all the time. I’ve been looking into getting help, but I don’t know where to start.
I went the route of a physchatrist for anxiety/depression in the past and was given medication, which honestly didn’t help.
So, with that said, I’m looking for alternative therapy to medication. Looking for your experiences with what has worked for you guys?
Thanks guys!