Severe Health Anxiety

[Joey7]

I suffer from severe health anxiety and have for the past 6 years which all started after my son was seriously iill and we came very close to losing him thankfully we didn't. Since that time my anxiety has gotten a lot worse these past 2 years have been so bad with my physical symptoms worsening to the point I'm googling my symptoms all the time constantly thinking I have some disease that relates to the symptoms I have at the time. I guess I just don't believe that even though my anxiety is so severe it can cause these weird sensations and symptoms in my body which with having health anxiety the symptoms just escalate my anxiety and I can't function at all. I'm constantly waking up anxious hoping I won't have a the symptom that day then when I do it makes me so upset and frustrated I think I must have a serious disease for it to still be there. Can anyone else relate to this and has the horrible scary physical symptoms that go along with anxiety what did you do to help I don't want to be like this anymore the Physical symptoms are horrible. 

[Elley111]

I’m so glad I’m not the only one experiencing this thank you for replying to me, I’ve never heard of lavender capsules do you take them or rub them in to the skin either way I would love some recommendations of the best lavender capsules to take, I’ve haven’t heard of buteyk breathing either but definitely would like to try it though, I wish I was like a normal person and could just believe the doctor whole heartedly when he tells me I’m healthy, I’ve felt so isolated and like no one understands me or thinks I’m crazy for the last two years but after find this forum I’m feeling a little better because I feel like I’m not alone as much or crazy now

[ReynaudLunaire]

Hi I'm new to the forum. Over the past few weeks Ive been having trouble speaking on and off. I'll be speaking normally then all of a sudden I cant get my words out. At my GPs advice I went to the hospital and they did CT scans etc no sign of a stroke. They have referred me to have a MRI which i am very frightened about....I of course stupidly googled and came up with ALS and MND. I have severe health anxiety and am finding this to be an extremely awful time. Has anyone else heard of anxiety causing a speech issue?

[Cat67]

I know your post is two years old....but yes....I made my dr send me for a CAT scan as I was convinced I had a brain tumour! Instantly felt better when it came back clear.

[LouB]

Hello, I’m just reading through this thread and stumbled on yours as I can relate. I’m experiencing the same. Sore throat from acid reflux and a tight feeling in my neck. I had to buy a wedge pillow because I can’t lie flat. I’m awaiting results of a thyroid scan and the wait is torturous.
hyperthyroidism can cause anxiety so when you already have anxiety it’s through the roof. It’s good to know this burning in the throat is common in worriers around health issues. I’m trying everything to calm myself. The doctor isn’t worried it is anything sinister but I fear surgery and getting more unwell. All adds to the anxiety which causes more physical symptoms. Anyway hope you got it sorted. I wish there was a group therapy for health worriers like us.