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Old Dec 31, 2010, 01:17 AM
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Hi ReneeDawn. Welcome! I'm sorry you are being worn out by your husband's anxiety. I am also a very anxious person, and I worry a lot about health issues. I can definitely relate to what your husband must be feeling. I guess the difference with me is that I do go to the doctor and the psychiatrist and I talk about these things. In fact, I go to the doctor a lot......Partly that is hypochondria, but I also go so that I'm not constantly talking to my husband about my health and anxiety issues.

It's definitely not fair on you to be the only person supporting your husband through this. I don't quite understand why he is reluctant to talk to a professional? Therapy can be really helpful. And of course there are also psychiatric medications that are effective for some people.

I really hope that your husband will decide to seek professional help. These types of anxiety disorders are very persistent and they can really take over. Your husband may not realize the toll this is taking on you so it would be good if you could have a heart to heart with him.

In the meantime, I hope we can offer you some support
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