I am BU but please help me

[Okimstumped]

I’m so fed up. I worry and worry and worry again. Every little ache or pain and I think of the C word or dying some way. I struggle terribly with anxiety (nothing works for me I have tried and just have to live with it)

I just wish I could turn it off and be a normal rational thinking person instead of living in constant fear

Any ideas how to?

I know it isn’t fair on my family me being on constant alert and unable to relax.

Please don’t suggest the doctors (I’ve honestly tried and nothing works I just have to deal with it)and I know IABU but I’m just stuck :(

I know you’ve said you’ve tried everything- but what does that entail? Have you had talking therapy such as CBT? Sorry you are struggling.

I second approaching a doctor for cbt.

Yes I have. And medication.

Please get this book. As soon as possible. It was a game changer for me.

Thank you I will look into that when less skint :)

I have terrible health anxiety too. It's horrendous. I take fluoxetine which took a while to work, in fact made me feel like I was going to die, but has helped me hugely! You do really need to persevere with them. there's no quick fix unfortunately, it's a terrible way to feel!

It's awful, I know.

My health anxiety is so much better since I made a deal with myself. It took time to get into the habit but now if I have a new symptom, I just say to myself 'OK, if it's still there in 10 days I make a doctor's appointment.' I literally check what date that will be and I'm not allowed to worry until then.

I haven't been to the doctor in over a year.

Take care OP 

Thank you, the 10 day rule is a great idea, I think I’ll steal that if that’s ok.

For myself. Not the kids, that’s a 1-2 day limit I don’t think I could overcome any time soon! Hugs for fellow sufferers x