Health anxiety

I’m trying to hold off having a panic attack but I feel this weird feeling in my stomach skin and it feels cold and kind of sore I looked it up which ik I’m not supposed to, but I was curious because it was not going away.It said something about nerve damage or diabetes? I’m kind of doing good ignoring the anxiety but I’m noticing part of my leg is also twitching a little and it’s making me feel more anxious, Idk what to do right now because I’m in college and I have to finish an assignment by today but the anxiety is making it hard for me to focus 😔

Date posted: 44w

Reduce compulsions, reduce anxiety. STOP right now and take some deep breaths. In through the nose, out through the mouth. Breathe. Do not do anymore “research” about your “symptoms.” You will get through this.

jayqrc

Date posted: 44w

@R Thank you so much I really hope I can manage my anxiety one day, I have also stopped searching up my symptoms

Date posted: 44w

The “panic sos” meditation on calm really helps you just take a few and focus on calming down and breathing.

hammondalec

Date posted: 44w

oh wow, i totally get where you're coming from—those physical sensations can really throw us for a loop, right? it's like our body decides to send us on a wild goose chase with these weird feelings and then our brain just runs with it! first things first—let's take a deep breath together, okay? inhale nice and slow...and exhale. sometimes just focusing on our breath can help ground us a bit and bring us back to the present moment. now, about that urge to google symptoms—oh boy, we've all been there! it's like opening a can of worms that we just can't close. but remember, googling can often lead to more anxiety rather than relief. try to remind yourself that these sensations are most likely just your body's way of reacting to stress. our bodies can be so dramatic sometimes, can't they? 😅 and that twitch in your leg? probably just your body's way of saying "hey, i'm a bit stressed out here!" but it's nothing that needs immediate attention. since you're in college and have that assignment looming—maybe try setting a timer for just 5-10 minutes and allow yourself a break to do something calming. listen to a song you love, doodle, or just close your eyes and breathe. sometimes just a short break can help reset our minds so we can focus better. remember, you're not alone in this! we all experience these hiccups and it's okay to feel anxious. but you're stronger than you think and you WILL get through this! sending you all the positive vibes and virtual hugs! you've got this!! 🌟

jayqrc

Date posted: 44w

@hammondalec I really appreciate all of this , I’m gonna just close my eyes and breath when I’m in these anxious situations even though it’s difficult to stay calm in the moment.Like right now i’m anxious about something else that happened.I was able to finish the assignment and even present. We will get through this ❤️

Date posted: 44w

Do not push any thoughts or sensations away, just let it be. Let it all be.

jayqrc

Date posted: 44w

Man I keep searching up stuff and more things keeps appearing I should just stop searching it’s making me more anxious

savannahframe19

Date posted: 25w

my OCD was doing better bro :(

tell me why… idk if this is just me but i’m so scared i have ovarian cancer, kidney stone, kidney failure, UTI, hernia, or something wrong that’s making my lower stomach to my inner thigh and pelvic area. i have an uncomfortable feeling. it was hurting more last night then it is today… everytime i pee it doesn’t hurt but i somewhat still get the uncomfortable feeling down there and feeling in stomach. i’ve been googling and idk what to do because i’m scared of the doctors and i haven’t had a physical like in 2 years and i’m like scared if i go to a physicial i will have something wrong with me like i have cancer or something that i don’t know about. something tells me the pain tho in general is something gastrointestinal related but idk if could mean i have pain down “there”…. i took a tylenol last night it helped a little but then it still kinda occurred and i took a tum and it’s still the same i think it’s still occurring since i’m so hyper focused about it. idk i’m just like ugh my OCD was doing so well i just can’t tell what it is or if something is wrong i’m just scared :( i hate when having certain pains i freak out.

flowerpetals

Date posted: 24w

panic/anxiety attack

i’m currently experiencing a panicky anxiety attack and i don’t know why. i’ve been on edge all day because of being scared to get sick, but right now, i know i’m not going to get sick but i’m just really panicked and cannot calm down. i’m currently listening to music that helps relax me with an icepack on my neck to help, but not much is happening. my sister and mom keep coming into my room and it’s only making it worse but i don’t know why. i just don’t want to talk or be around anyone right now. these kinds of episodes are worse than any other because i don’t know why i’m so scared. it just feels like it’s never going to go away.

Andi 🤓☝️

Date posted: 17w

Anxious

I'm at my college and don't feel like being here. I didn't even want to come here. I woke up with anxiety bc i feel like i need to solve this. I had a bad stomach ache when i arrived to school and still havent even eaten breakfast yet bc i feel like i have to solve this. Im just so worried bc i have harm thoughts daily. If i could i would remove this! I dont want to think anymore. Its just, how do I know i dont have real urges when I'm feeling a negative emotion like anger or disappointment or annoyance? Im worried EVERY time i feel a negative emotion. Yesterday I was playing video games with my neice (we are close in age range) and she made us lose. She started blaming me and I guess i felt a little annoyed, it really wasnt my fault (dumb mini argument it was more playful since we started laughing but it was a bit annoying). Anyway i got a harm thought while feeling annoyed of me getting off the couch and lunging at her to attack. I immediately look at my bodily reaction and I tense up to stay as still as possible. My stomach was hurting and i wanted to leave as fast as possible. I stood up and turned off the game and said i was tired while making sure to stay back from her (and i had my hands away and stiff) but i felt so uneasy. I laid I bed and felt sad and heavy. And i kept getting thoughts that said "íts only a matter of time before you can't take it anymore". I started to reassurance seek using ai to ask if i was about to or if they are real urges or thoughts i mean until i eventually fell asleep in the middle of the compulsion. Im just so worried, what if I act out impulsevly one day? I dont want to! But what if when feeling a negative emotion, i suddenly dont care and do something? I really dont want to! I dont even want to feel negative emotions anymore since they trigger the thoughts and I dont want to think about any of that. As a result i tend to avoid my family as much as possible bc they are annoying sometimes. I just wish i was all alone sometimes so i wont get any more thoughts and so everyone can be safe. I usually just stay in bed under my blankets all day long to avoid my family and pets. I am constantly uncomfortable. I miss when i would never think any of this. Living life has become very scary for me now. 😞

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