Struggling with terrible health anxiety

[Wubbit]

First time member here. I am having such a hard time right now and did not know where else to turn. I have a few weird symptoms going on and because of terrible health anxiety I have decided that I have MND. I saw my doctor yesterday who is running some tests. He told me he did not see any red flags and was not concerned about anything sinister. My GP is great and I trust him BUT this bout of anxiety has turned to debilitating fear. I can’t eat, I can’t function in life at all and I am pacing my house all day every day monitoring symptoms, just expecting more to turn up. I am terrified. I am trying to be rational but I can’t snap myself out of it. This has been going on since Sunday and I am exhausted, anxious and scared beyond belief. I have a very supportive husband but he does not suffer anxiety and I think struggles to understand my behaviour.
thanks for listening.

[Gabs_]

Hello Wubbit,

Welcome to the forums - please know that you are safe here. It sounds as though your anxiety has taken a hold and is fuelling the thoughts regarding your potential health diagnosis.

I know it's hard to do, but can you try and stop your anxious thoughts, try to challenge them and look at the evidence? Your GP is well-skilled and experienced. Your GP has not identified red flags. Currently, the evidence is showing you that there is nothing sinister (as you say) for you to worry about. If you can try and stop and challenge these thoughts, it might help ease the anxiety slightly.

However, I would recommend that you talk to someone whilst you are feeling this way. Anxious thoughts have a way of getting away from us when we keep them solely in our own head. The BB team are here for you and making a call to the phone line is a great first step in trying to calm the anxiety (1300 22 4636).

Remember that you are not your thoughts.

Please know that we are here for you if you want to chat more, but please consider calling the BB number.

Sending you a big virtual hug

[Petal22]

Hi Wubbit,

Sorry you are feeling this way…

I had severe anxiety OCD but have now recovered from it thanks to professional help…

My anxiety was debilitating aswell,,,,,,

Have you seeked help from your gp for your anxiety?

One piece of advice if your are googling symptoms please don’t it only makes things worse…

You aren’t alone and you can recover with the correct help…

here to chat