https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/anxiety-because-i-have-been-sick/m-p/613372#M53627 <P>Hi Dirox</P><P>I’m sorry that you’ve been unwell and living with fear and uncertainty. Hugs to you.</P><P>I can well understand why you are feeling anxious.&nbsp;<SPAN>I had a similar experience of being very unwell and it was only months later after two ED presentations and seeing two specialists that I finally received a diagnosis. I was pretty much a wreck during this period.&nbsp;</SPAN></P><P>I muddled through on my own but following the diagnosis my anxiety worsened. I didn’t know how I was going to live with my new chronic and disabling illness or if I wanted to. It all became too real when there was no more living in hope of a better outcome.</P><P>I saw a psychologist and she encouraged me to stay connected with friends, eat well, maintain good sleep hygiene, exercise and reframe the issue.</P><P>I eventually learned to see this as an opportunity to really look after my health and make important lifestyle changes around reducing stress and increasing exercise/physical fitness.&nbsp;<BR />I’d say I’m in better shape now than before diagnosis! I can’t control the future, so I live each day to the fullest and appreciate all that I have, without dwelling on symptoms and what I might lose.</P><P>None of this change of thinking was easy but so worth the effort.&nbsp;<BR />I’d like to encourage you to consider seeking professional support to deal with your anxiety. It can get better.</P><P>Happy to chat, please post anytime.</P><P>Kind thoughts to you&nbsp;</P> Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:52:54 GMT Summer Rose 2025-08-20T12:52:54Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/anxiety-because-i-have-been-sick/m-p/613354#M53626 <P>Hi all, I have been sick since December.&nbsp; The doctors are not quite sure what it is. I have had every test you can think of. They think I have gastroparesis ( which is my stomach is emptying too slowly) I have nausea, pain in the stomach and loss of appetite.&nbsp; Since then I have become very anxious about anything. Has anyone been through this. Please&nbsp; let me know.&nbsp; Wishing you all a great day. 🥰</P> Wed, 20 Aug 2025 05:38:37 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/anxiety-because-i-have-been-sick/m-p/613354#M53626 Dirox 2025-08-20T05:38:37Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/anxiety-because-i-have-been-sick/m-p/613372#M53627 <P>Hi Dirox</P><P>I’m sorry that you’ve been unwell and living with fear and uncertainty. Hugs to you.</P><P>I can well understand why you are feeling anxious.&nbsp;<SPAN>I had a similar experience of being very unwell and it was only months later after two ED presentations and seeing two specialists that I finally received a diagnosis. I was pretty much a wreck during this period.&nbsp;</SPAN></P><P>I muddled through on my own but following the diagnosis my anxiety worsened. I didn’t know how I was going to live with my new chronic and disabling illness or if I wanted to. It all became too real when there was no more living in hope of a better outcome.</P><P>I saw a psychologist and she encouraged me to stay connected with friends, eat well, maintain good sleep hygiene, exercise and reframe the issue.</P><P>I eventually learned to see this as an opportunity to really look after my health and make important lifestyle changes around reducing stress and increasing exercise/physical fitness.&nbsp;<BR />I’d say I’m in better shape now than before diagnosis! I can’t control the future, so I live each day to the fullest and appreciate all that I have, without dwelling on symptoms and what I might lose.</P><P>None of this change of thinking was easy but so worth the effort.&nbsp;<BR />I’d like to encourage you to consider seeking professional support to deal with your anxiety. It can get better.</P><P>Happy to chat, please post anytime.</P><P>Kind thoughts to you&nbsp;</P> Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:52:54 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/anxiety-because-i-have-been-sick/m-p/613372#M53627 Summer Rose 2025-08-20T12:52:54Z