Re: Another health Anxiety Thread.
Hi ricardo,
First of all really sorry to hear what you've been through. Just wondered which category you fell in to -are you depressed or are you starting to do gentle exercise?
I can't relate completely; I'm 34, female and never had a heart problem. But I do have real health issues. Sometimes I've had to take medication that's really scared me, sometimes having to inject them. I have medication anxiety - partly because like you I am very sensitive to them and often get weird side effects.
It's a case of knowing I have to take this medication but being really scared to. When I first take a new medication I will try it in a "safe" place such as a hospital or public place as I feel like I'm closer to help if something goes wrong. But having agoraphobia must make it so much harder. My gp put me on a mindfulness course, I found it really relaxing and helpful, there were men there too and you don't have to speak to anyone... Have you got that in your area?
Best wishes
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