MY TRUTH

[DylanR]

Hey guys,

I’m new here so I’ll start by sharing my story.
Back in 2017 I had what I think was a panic attack at the time I thought it was a heart attack (only 27 by the way) and I ended up in hospital, the doctors told me I had a heart condition called Wolff Parkinson white syndrome (extra electrical pathway in heart) had a bunch of tests done and was told not to worry about it and have a good life.
but of course nothing is that simple and every day since finding out I have had health anxiety that has been bad enough to put me in hospital a few times, even though I was told not to worry I spend everyday consumed of thoughts of am I going to die today or do I have cancer almost convince my self it’s true.
I have been put on meds that have made life a little less stressful I also combine the meds with natural oils which has been working a treat for me.
I would like to hear others story’s of health anxiety and natural treatments.

keep on fighting anxiety warriors I truly hope things get better for all of you.

[blondguy]

Hello DylanR

Welcome to the forums and thankyou so much for sharing what you have been through too!

Health anxiety is very common and yet so misunderstood as the symptoms (feelings) are very real. I used to have chronic anxiety for a long time and the health anxiety was part of the problem until I had weekly therapy for seven months with a community based psychiatric nurse

After wasting nearly 10 years trying to self heal my doctors eventually convinced me to start on a low dose SSRI which worked very well. These meds provided me with a solid foundation on which I could heal more effectively using frequent ongoing counselling

When the anxiety and heart palpitations started in 1983 they really scared me....a lot. I have tried so many natural treatments without success...(just for myself that is)

One of our members...Annabay started an excellent thread re physical symptoms of anxiety...I have placed the copy & paste link below for your interest

www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/online-forums/anxiety/what-physical-feelings-of-anxiety-do-you-get

my kind thoughts and appreciation for allowing me and others to share with you DylanR...Great post!

Paul....(another Anxiety Warrior)...well said 🙂