Please talk me down - health anxiety

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Sorry to post here for the traffic but I’m feeling really desperate...

I’ve very recently become a lone parent and I’m suffering some quite bad anxiety right just now. I don’t usually suffer with health anxiety but I read an article about MND and my nasty anxious brain is convincing me that I will get it - combining my fear of not being able to swallow/degeneration with not being around for my small children.

I have to keep thinking that this will pass but if anyone else is worried or anxious does anyone fancy a chat? I’m feeling terribly panicky and it’s the worst feeling in the world :(

kirta I’m keeping calm! I’ve had pins and needles in my hands all day, but I’m assuming it’s all nerve & anxiety related.
We’re heading to the Vendee in France, so a long drive but will be lovely. Hope you enjoy your boxset this evening. Parks and Recreation on Amazon Prime got me through lots of wobbly phases!

@Inmyownlittlecorner oh it's lovely there! I love St Jean de Mont.

Pins and needles are one of my anxiety things, I get them every time I have an attack. I prescribe a croissant a day and several lbs of cheese!

I hope you have a wonderful time.

@kirta- I enjoyed Humans! Let your mind completely relax, you are healthy and strong

@inmyownkittkecorner
I get all kinds of weird stuff like that. Enjoy France- no negative thoughts allowed 😊

Morning all. Just wanted to say how supportive I found the post yesterday!
Also, I woke up a bit panicky, but did a 20min guided meditation for anxiety on YouTube. It actually put me to sleep! Going to try and build some meditation into my daily routine.
Have a great day everyone!

Yy meditation apps, my dd is using them & finds it really helpful.

I had this a few years ago a totally unexplained fear that I had something really random with no reason for it at all. I had really bad anxiety, mainly at night, I used to lie in bed thinking about it and get really upset. Could never go and see anyone about it as I knew it was irrational, just couldn't shake it, so tried to ignore it.

Then I came off the pill, and my anxiety disappeared, I had been on the pill for years but only the last 2 had it given me this anxiety that manifested itself this way. Never really had any problems outside of that!

Did a bit of research and apparently hormonal contraceptives can cause anxiety, I will never use them again!

Don't know if this helps at all, but it was a side effect I was totally unaware of at the time.

I went through exactly the same thing 4 years ago when my exH left. Was terrified something would happen to me and my kids be left alone. My mother also has horrendous health anxiety and I’m sure I’ve inherited that from her!

I had counselling though and that has really helped me control my thoughts. I would recommend giving it a go.

I think I get mine from my grandmother who was very poorly mentally for much of her life. She was convinced she had many illnesses yet lived to her 80s. But I spent a lot of time with her and it rubbed off. Then my mother died young so I worry.
Meditation does help.
I am on HRT and I’m wondering if it makes it worse for me- was never great on the pill so I suppose it’s possible? Problem is the hot flushes and palpitations are vile too!

How is everyone this Bank Holiday Monday?

sure I took myself home to my mums and dad's this weekend with my whole family. Burst into tears and had a big cuddle from my mum. Had some mini panics but feeling so much more rational after a talk with my sister. Dad insisted I made a Drs appt and my husband is going to come with me. My dad also made me go swimming which made me feel human! I think this last week has taken its toll though as I have a sore throat and feel run down. BUT I know I'm probably just getting a bout of tonsillitis and not the plague
I feel insanely lucky to have such a wonderful family.

Kirta - Sounds like you have a lovely supportive family. And yes to the sore throat- will be just a bug and you’re probably a bit tired and run down right now. Have a nice relaxing evening. I’m off to the gym to get me some endorphins...

@SureIusedtobetaller how was the gym? Endorphins a-gogo?

Gym good.
Not great today.
It’s hard to know when it’s HA or something real sometimes.
However I’ve got to this age and it’s always been ok. Just got to keep telling myself that.

sure it'll pass! What do you have planned for today? Do you have a few minutes to do some mindfulness stuff or a walk? Reading this thread back has helped me in panicky moments! Plus, aches are normal after the gym!