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Q: Thought I was over this - health anxiety

asked by: cantstopthinking on March 28th, 2009

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Is anyone else experiencing awful reemergence of health anxiety symptoms after Natasha Richardson coverage? I was okay and now I'm kinda dizzy - feel off balance even though I'm not - my head randomly hurts, I have arm pain, I'm having daily panic attacks. I keep thinking I'm going to die of a brain injury that I can't remember receiving. Or hit my head without realizing it.

I keep checking for signs of brain damage. My appetite's fine, I'm not really tilting to one side or another, just feel like I am. My left leg and arm feel weird but it could be how I'm sleeping or a stroke but I'm 30 so too young for that and argh. I hate this. I hate this so much.

Anyone else feeling this way lately?

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Dr. Paul Wira , PHD

replied on May 25th, 2009

Your condition is not uncommon. It may be a type of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder even though you were exposed
only as a witness. PTSD by proxy was very commonly found after 9-11. In your condition professional care is needed. Contact your family doctor so the proper referral can be made to help you.

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sososcared

replied on May 25th, 2009

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Oh, i feel the same way... it is really horrible and doesnt help with my studies at all. I am constantly thinking that im going to die... and i realize its wrong but i cant stop. And im 17 Smile

The funniest part is that i want to be a psychologist

dhanush

replied on September 23rd, 2009

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reason for brain damage

oh! i can believe this i can checking the sign of brain damage...

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