Frenchflower
14-11-08, 21:07
I don't know why i'm posting this, or if it's in the right section, but i'm new to the board and just wanted some general advice.
Basically i've always been an anxious type of person, but I can see my anxiety's beginning to get worse. Whenever I have an ache or pain or feel a lump I imagine the worst. :unsure: I'll only eat 'safe foods' (things i've eaten many times before) because otherwise I worry i'll have some sort of allergic reaction. I'm terrified of having an anaphylactic (sp?) reaction.
I won't use bubble bath or moisturiser that I haven't used before because i'm scared i'll get a bad rash and that will set my health anxiety off.... I'm terrified of going on medication to control my panic because of the side affects.....
I have OCD and am often found prowling the house late at night, checking all the electric appliances are switched off and all the doors are locked.
My dad's got a stomach bug at the moment and i'm TERRIFIED i'm going to catch it. I worry terribly about the health of my family and friends. I feel so neurotic and insane :weep:
I'm really not sure what to do with myself. I'm 18 years old and I know I shouldn't be like this, but I really don't want to go to the doctor about it, i'm even too embarassed to tell my parents and family. You think it'd be obvious to them, but i've become good at hiding my anxiety from them, and unlike many people with health anx, I avoid the doctor and just panic at home.
I realize I have a problem, but have absolutely no idea how to get better. Does anyone have any tips for breathing exercises and things? Also, for those of you who see a doctor, how have you gone about explaining how you feel? What has your doctor's reaction been like?
Sorry for all the questions xxx
Basically i've always been an anxious type of person, but I can see my anxiety's beginning to get worse. Whenever I have an ache or pain or feel a lump I imagine the worst. :unsure: I'll only eat 'safe foods' (things i've eaten many times before) because otherwise I worry i'll have some sort of allergic reaction. I'm terrified of having an anaphylactic (sp?) reaction.
I won't use bubble bath or moisturiser that I haven't used before because i'm scared i'll get a bad rash and that will set my health anxiety off.... I'm terrified of going on medication to control my panic because of the side affects.....
I have OCD and am often found prowling the house late at night, checking all the electric appliances are switched off and all the doors are locked.
My dad's got a stomach bug at the moment and i'm TERRIFIED i'm going to catch it. I worry terribly about the health of my family and friends. I feel so neurotic and insane :weep:
I'm really not sure what to do with myself. I'm 18 years old and I know I shouldn't be like this, but I really don't want to go to the doctor about it, i'm even too embarassed to tell my parents and family. You think it'd be obvious to them, but i've become good at hiding my anxiety from them, and unlike many people with health anx, I avoid the doctor and just panic at home.
I realize I have a problem, but have absolutely no idea how to get better. Does anyone have any tips for breathing exercises and things? Also, for those of you who see a doctor, how have you gone about explaining how you feel? What has your doctor's reaction been like?
Sorry for all the questions xxx