Health anxiety help

[Mum233]

I have diagnosed health anxiety. I take venaflaxine for it which sometimes works but I really struggle at Christmas.
Previously, I panicked at Christmas because my safety net of seeing a GP for health worries are closed.
However, now the worry is to a whole new level. I spend the whole of Christmas panicking that something awful will happen to one of us or my wonderful DC and that this will be our last Christmas together. It means I spend the whole of Christmas with an internal struggle to be happy on the outside and occasionally looking at my children and getting upset in case this awful thing happens.

Please help on ways to manage this! Anyone got any tips? Xx

I feel your pain op. I find keeping myself busy helps a bit. Today I’m worrying about my health so I did some cleaning, did some ironing and went for a walk. It doesn’t solve the issue but at least it is put to the back of my mind for a few hours.

I wish I had some tips as I have very similar struggles but I just wanted to hold out a hand and say you’re not alone.

(I have found CBT helpful in the past and am currently waiting to have some more sessions)

I found the Dare book and App for panic and anxiety brilliant. My health anxiety is still there but managed for the most part.

Thank you. It’s just so miserable :(

Have you had therapy for this? Seeking reassurance is actually unhelpful in the long run for health anxiety (like checking in with your GP) I hope you get some support soon.