Hi health anxiety and Coronavirus

[Rockinghorse2019]

Hi please no abuse or nasty comments as I’m really struggling.
I’ve suffered from health anxiety since I was about 10 (I’m now 40). Managed it really well as had cbt about 10 years ago which helped.
My biggest help is distraction. Obviously with lockdown that hasn’t helped. I am crying nearly everyday finding myself getting really angry too. I’m finding it hard to go back out places because of the virus and catching it. Also masks scare me (yes I know grow up) they also remind me nothing in normal . I used to love going to the gym it was my go to happy place. When they open they will be doing temperature checks. It really can’t do this as it will worry me too much and scare me and the stress of having it done. Also they are not medical professionals so why should they? Does anyone else feel like this?
I am just constant worrying and checking and thinking the worst. I know my life is passing me by and I should be lucky as I have a nice life. I had a baby last year and having a few problems I think with pelvic floor so constantly checking. Had sex at weekend (only the 4th time as so scared) and it felt a little sore and I spent the whole weekend worrying and constantly checking if there was any blood. Totally ruined my weekend. Still checking now. I am also constantly worrying about my stomach as I keep having ibs type symptoms. I’m having cbt and the minute only had two sessions so really trying but want to get better for my family XX

@Rockinghorse2019

Hi! Hope you're doing a bit better today. I have severe HA too, it's so horrid isn't it. I hope the CBT is going well for you, I started that during lockdown too and it's hard but it's good to remember how beneficial it will be in the long run! The body checking is a part of HA, and I do this too. CBT will help with this though xx

I've found it hard without distractions too. My exercise class started again last week and they took my temperate when I went in and made me sanitise my hands. They also asked everyone to bring their own hand sanitiser and to not share equipment. After the class ended, the staff were properly cleaning the equipment so it felt very safe.

I think it's perfectly normal to worry and feel a bit afraid of the covid-19 situation and of face masks too, it's horrible when our routine is changed, makes us realise how much we rely on it!

We've got a HA thread over here if you fancy joining us. Sometimes it makes me feel better just having people to chat to about it.

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/feeling_depressed/3962310-Health-anxiety

Thank you for replying I’m so up and down. Though mostly down!
It’s good to know other people don’t think I’m strange! I will have a look on the forum.