Tips for getting out of this rut...

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I'm stuck in a bit of a rut and I need some advice please.

• Thought I was ill, convinced myself it was really bad. Was incredibly anxious for about 4 weeks.
• Was then told I'm probably ok but the doctors would check me again in a few months.
• Struggled to get over the anxiety, felt incredibly weird and down, developed weird and disordered behaviour around food and eating. Saw a counsellor but she wasn't that helpful.
• Now had the check up and doctor says I'm definitely fine.

How would you recommend I move on from all this? Any tips?

Is there anything you can recognise might have triggered this? E.g someone being sick when you were growing up, anxiety/ocd around illnesses, other past trauma

It might help to understand the reasons. What were your symptoms?

Maybe worth trying a second counsellor.

I would stop searching for a diagnosis on the internet, put down your phone and get some fresh air. Exercise, go out into nature, hydrate, talk to friends and family.