yreffej
01-06-11, 23:00
Hey everyone, New here, but I've read many posts and found them really helpful, so thanks for that.
To the point. I have terrible Health Anxiety. I'm constantly worried that I'm ill or that I'm going to vomit. Infact, that's how my panic attacks start. I suddenly feel like I'm going to vomit and it scares the hell out of me, triggering a full blown panic attack. It always happens when I'm in a crowded public place and it is really distressing. I also suffer from GAD which really doesn't help. I'm completely unmedicated as, due to health anxiety, I am too scared to take any medication incase they make me sick! silly, I know. My Dr (whose patience is admirable) has now given me some 5mg Diazepam for emergencies. He has assured and re-assured me that they will calm me down if I have an attack, but I can't bring myself to take them! I am wondering will they help? Or will they make me feel ill?
To the point. I have terrible Health Anxiety. I'm constantly worried that I'm ill or that I'm going to vomit. Infact, that's how my panic attacks start. I suddenly feel like I'm going to vomit and it scares the hell out of me, triggering a full blown panic attack. It always happens when I'm in a crowded public place and it is really distressing. I also suffer from GAD which really doesn't help. I'm completely unmedicated as, due to health anxiety, I am too scared to take any medication incase they make me sick! silly, I know. My Dr (whose patience is admirable) has now given me some 5mg Diazepam for emergencies. He has assured and re-assured me that they will calm me down if I have an attack, but I can't bring myself to take them! I am wondering will they help? Or will they make me feel ill?