Anxiety is really getting me down , whish I was dead just so I could get a break :(

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I really have had enough of this , I suffer badly with Health Anxiety and anxiety in general. I'm so fed up of spending hours and days worrying I have cancer or something and I'm going to have to go through gruelling treatment whilst trying to care for my 3 children. I think a lot of it is brought on by caring for people who are dying (care assistant) and it plays havoc on my mind. I'm so terrified I'm not going to see my children grow up. I've got a pain in my neck well feels more like pressure on one side and I think now I've got lymphoma. Had a headache on the side of my head too for a few days and think its something bad now too. I've tried citalopram abd it jus zonked me out so I came off it. Can anyone tell me if health anxiety disappears on it's own ? I don't know how much longer I can deal with this , I miss my children , I just want to have fun with them they are growing up and I'm missing it

Have you had any talk therapy? Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is supposed to really help in cases like yours. In terms of medication there are other things you can try that may have less severe side effects.

No it doesn't disappear on its own. I have it and at one point it was as bad as you are now but after counselling once a week for a year or so (I did it privately) and a short stint on anti-d's it is a rare occurence that I worry about stuff and if I do I can reason with myself and stop it happening.

I also made lots of changes in my life to make me happier. Exercise helps a lot with anxiety. I just did aerobics DVDs in the evening when the kids were in bed. I also reconnected with friends and see them at least once a month. Those are just a couple of examples but feeling low makes it worse. I also struggled most at this time of year as I think people tend to feel a bit low in winter. Try to get outside as much as you can to get some sunlight.

Hi. I really feel for you. Have you ever tried anything other than catalopram. We all rect differently on each ones I am currently on sertreline and it (up to now) touch wood is saving me from the doom n gloom of panic and worry. I tried others before this but they didn't work. Councilling is good too. It does get better I never believed it would but I started ad's 3/4month ago n Havnt looked back since. Actually enjoying time with my dd again good luck.

Thank you for your replies , I've not tried CBT my GP said there is about a year wait :( I'm wondering if I could get financial hep if I could quit my job ? I thinks it's all too much :(