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Q: stressed about becoming ill

asked by: stephanie28 on May 21st, 2008

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So I have always been one to worry, if it isn't something is wrong with my heart, its i have a brain tumor, or someone else in my family is going to be sick or googling (googling is like the downfall of me) random symptoms of diseases and now its come to the point where i'm going on my senior trip and i'm terrifed i might fall out of the ride (which i researched amusement park deaths) or have some undiagnosed condition and die because of the stress of the ride. it becomes like an obsession also when i see RIP on some randoms persons myspace to find out what whoever died died of. like i google it and everything and i don't know why! i'm like so terrified of it. i want to enjoy my senior trip that i'm about to leave to in a few minutes but its so hard with all these irrational fears. i'm afraid i'm eventually going to get sick because of the stress or not want to leave the house.

oh and i have panic attacks too. but i don't want to be put on meds =/ any tips? block google from my computer perhaps?

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antigone

replied on May 21st, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

If you can avoid doing searches on things it would be advantageous to you. You are creating stress for yourself. If you find you are unable to stop then it would lead one to suspect you are suffering from an obsessive/compulsive disorder and may merit a visit to a psychiatrist. Relaxation exercises and meditation can assist those with persistent thoughts.

Georgia59

replied on May 21st, 2008

Especially eHealthy

Agree with antigone- and talking to a psychologist will help give you tools to overcome your anxiety and thoughts- without medication, if that's how you'd choose to go.

Georgia59

replied on May 21st, 2008

Especially eHealthy

I get the feeling, and I'm sure you'd agree- that if you just blocked google, you'd find different ways to obsess about your fears. It's best to address the fears directly.

Intheshadows

replied on May 21st, 2008

New User

do what ever you have to do, following what ever advice works for you to get a hold of this NOW! The longer you let it go on the worse off your gonna be! I started of with webmd and goggling symptoms and stuff and the downward spiral began. Now I have anxiety/panic disorder, health anxiety, major depression disorder(which is a nice way of saying nervous breakdown) I am pretty darned obsessive too and can't handle the slightest bit of stress. All this has come from years of worry without seeking help!
get meds, get therapy, meditate, whatever it takes, but try to get this stopped the sooner the better! Good luck to you!

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