superjonboy
18-11-09, 15:26
I suffer with Health Anxiety as diagnosed by Mental Health professionals.
The problem is I always see the symptoms as a sign of serious ilness.
The thing i'm really struggling with at the minute is feeling unreal. I know it's depersonalization and is a really common symptom of anxiety and the fact that I focus on it will keep it going.
I just worry so much that it is a sign of serious mental illness. I'm scared i'm developing bipolar or schizophrenia. If i'm not worrying about the mental side i'm then thinking ahhh brain tumor.
Is depersonalization a part of more serious illness? I've been told that developing these more serious mental illnesses are not something I'd notice. Every time i've expressed concern about a brain tumor I've been checked ad they have no concerns.
I guess the tell tale sign is that I'm thinking bout symptoms and looking for things that could be wrong?
John.
The problem is I always see the symptoms as a sign of serious ilness.
The thing i'm really struggling with at the minute is feeling unreal. I know it's depersonalization and is a really common symptom of anxiety and the fact that I focus on it will keep it going.
I just worry so much that it is a sign of serious mental illness. I'm scared i'm developing bipolar or schizophrenia. If i'm not worrying about the mental side i'm then thinking ahhh brain tumor.
Is depersonalization a part of more serious illness? I've been told that developing these more serious mental illnesses are not something I'd notice. Every time i've expressed concern about a brain tumor I've been checked ad they have no concerns.
I guess the tell tale sign is that I'm thinking bout symptoms and looking for things that could be wrong?
John.