Re: Long term health anxiety
Originally Posted by
Munchlet
I know it stems from a fear of death and if I could get my head around that I think the HA would ease but it's just so difficult.
You're right. Accepting death as part of life is the key to successfully controlling HA.
Would be good to keep this thread going so we can see if anything works for any of us. Other possibilities I'm looking into are Hypnotherapy and possible trialling HRT as I've heard anxiety is so much worse around menopause. Sara
The menopause does ramp up anxiety because it's a hormonal imbalance and it usually ties in with moody teenage kids, kids leaving home, and ailing parents - so lots of emotional factors making things worse. HRT can be helpful with the physical symptoms (I chose not to take it) but only for as long as you are taking it. Do your research and weigh up the pros and cons.
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