Amandopondo
18-01-11, 19:56
Hello,
I've had HA/Hypochondria since I was 9 years old. I used to be obsessed with my heart, convinced I was going to have a heart attack, and only eating certain foods and exercising constantly. I had panic attacks, but they stopped after I saw a psychologist and managed to control my HA better.
Lately I've started to worry about brain tumors and CJD and other neurological problems that can't really be tested properly. The Hypochondria is worse this time, I constantly think about my symptoms and am always looking them up and consulting Dr Google etc. I'm older now and it seems it's harder to get psychological treatment.
The problem is that my Dr seems reluctant to give me any medication, but I feel I can't cope anymore. I constantly think about ending everything just because I can't cope with feeling like this. It doesn't help that other things arent going well in my life - I'm probably going to be made redundant and I'm in alot of debt. I just wondered how far along the HA path you have to be before you get some treatment? I've tried "talking therapy" and I was referred to a (awful) CB therapist. I suppose I basically want a quick fix, which I assume is medication.
Help!
I've had HA/Hypochondria since I was 9 years old. I used to be obsessed with my heart, convinced I was going to have a heart attack, and only eating certain foods and exercising constantly. I had panic attacks, but they stopped after I saw a psychologist and managed to control my HA better.
Lately I've started to worry about brain tumors and CJD and other neurological problems that can't really be tested properly. The Hypochondria is worse this time, I constantly think about my symptoms and am always looking them up and consulting Dr Google etc. I'm older now and it seems it's harder to get psychological treatment.
The problem is that my Dr seems reluctant to give me any medication, but I feel I can't cope anymore. I constantly think about ending everything just because I can't cope with feeling like this. It doesn't help that other things arent going well in my life - I'm probably going to be made redundant and I'm in alot of debt. I just wondered how far along the HA path you have to be before you get some treatment? I've tried "talking therapy" and I was referred to a (awful) CB therapist. I suppose I basically want a quick fix, which I assume is medication.
Help!