I’m freaking out over possibly having diabetes or being close to it. My health anxiety is going crazy. I know there are things I can do like eating better and exercising but my brain is like “what if that doesn’t help” or I know there is medication I can take but I don’t want to. I’m losing it, I’m so terrified
I know what you mean. I've been in a similar mindset before. It will help to talk to a doctor that you trust (I know, not always easy to initially find) and they can help you assess whether you're actually at risk. I know it's hard to not get caught in the what-ifs but hey, even if you did have diabetes, it is so treatable now more than ever! Ps- your brain is lying to you, good diet and exercise is still going to help in most situations, especially something like this 🤍
@ktkoelz I've also been stuck in a bad thought pattern before when my health anxiety was making me think I had or would get blood clots so I was scared to exercise. It's an awful feeling when you don't even want to do something that could help because your ocd tricks you and finds every like "but what if" there could possibly be
@ktkoelz Thank you for replying:) having these thoughts is so frustrating because I know I’m young (18) and that there are so many things I can do about the possibility of having diabetes but my mind refuses to acknowledge that. It immediately just sees doom. I’m doing research though about good foods to eat and all that other stuff and I already have an amazing doctor so I’m gonna talk to her about it.
@clarissa kaitlyn Don't give into compulsions of dieting, that's a dangerous path (ED). This isn't a concern that needs to be brought up with a health doctor, that would also be a compulsion. Instead, get a therapist that will help treat anxiety (that's what this is). I'm not trying to discredit you or anything but I was convinced I had eye cancer for the longest time, and then u realized I ain't got no eye cancer cuz I can see good and I'm not gonna get it bc that's ridiculous
@chrelliott978 I sorta have to though because it’s an actual health problem I have not just my health anxiety. I don’t have confirmed diabetes, but with PCOS it’s a possibility and also diabetes runs in my family so I need to acknowledge it. I’m going to try and go about it in a way that’s not compulsive which is easier said than done. It’s hard having diagnosed health problems and OCD but I have to find a way to manage both.
Get checked by your doctor. Believe the results and their advice. If you start doubting it and needing more reassurance/proof then it’s time to get your OCD therapist involved. OCD loves to latch onto stuff that’s sorta possible, makes it easier to control you.
Starting to think I have unresolved childhood trauma unfortunately. Health OCD is also driving my absolutely crazy but I'm too scared to go to my doctor. I worry about diabetes, illnesses, cancer, skin problems, etc. I just hope everything works out in the end. Right now I just can't do the things I love doing because I'm constantly worrying about everything. All of my worries are exacerbated and I just can't keep them away. They only come back.
Hi about a week ago I found out I have ocd and chronic anxiety! I tried zoloft and it was terrible for me. I also started therapy and I take hydroxyzine but I will discuss further medication with my doctor. My question is I have a huge fear that I'm going crazy, I am crazy, or schizophrenic to the point I'm so hyper aware of my surrounding ill look out the corner of my eye to make sure I'm nit seeing anything ill make sure to double check what I'm hearing and it's so draining! I get really scared and go into a panic and cry 😅 I need some reassurance has anyone felt this way my doctor and therapist explained it to me but I'm still very scared. I feel like one day I'll have a break and I won't be the same! I tried the grounding exercise and breathing it helps temporarily. I also cut out smoking weed and none of my family has this but I feel like I have it or ill develope it even though it's rare!
I want to rip out my uterus. Only my hormones can make my OCD and ability to manage it go back to square one. I am spiraling *so* hard. I cannot breathe. My PMDD is going crazy. I’m having a panic attack again. I feel so scared. The POCD is going absolutely insane right now. It feels undeniably real, and my mind keeps drifting to those awful thoughts and what feels like exploring them?? but I can’t for the life of me stop some of these compulsions right now. I was trying to watch something to get my mind off of this but ended up getting triggered twice, so my anxiety is a 10 and I can’t seem to calm down. This panic attack is tuned all the way up.
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