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GraveyardGal1975
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Health Anxiety
Anxiety Support / by GraveyardGal1975
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 July 2nd, 2018
...See more I'm here because I feel so out of control lately. Health issues have always been my biggest anxiety trigger. I don't like not knowing what's going on with my body, or how to fix it. That having been said, two months ago, I was diagnosed with MS, and ever since then, I have not been able to get my anxiety under control. Every little back or neck pain, eye strain, headache, etc., that I feel, sends me into another panic, thinking it'll turn into something worse. On top of that, for the last few years, I was doing really well at being healthier. I started eating healthier, using natural soaps, shampoos, etc., and I even managed to get off of all medications. I was so proud of myself, and then this happens, and it all feels like a waste. I feel like I'm betraying my body by taking these MS medications. It just feels...soul crushing. I started seeing a counselor about three weeks ago. I like her a lot, but I feel like so far I haven't made any progress. I can't make it through even five minutes without crying, even if I don't feel emotional at the time. It's like it's a defense mechanism that I can't seem to turn off. Very annoying. Anyway...I'm hoping this community will be of some help, even if it just gives me an outlet to get my thoughts out during times when I'm particularly stressed. Like now...
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