Hey all this is my first post here. I am sure I have an anxiety disorder and maybe you all can help. About 81/2 years ago I feared I contracted a serious illness but I never got it checked out. Over the years I have worried that I may have this disease and would constantly check to see if I noticed any symptoms appearing. I have tried to rationalize my fears away and would not worry about it for several months at a time but the fears would always return.

For the past year or so I have been worried about my health(especially my heart)and dying in my sleep which has negatively affected my sleep. I am only 39 so I know it would be very rare. Several years ago I became afraid of flying due to a bad experience one time and I have several other irrational fears that have crept up on me.

About 11/2 years ago I noticed a small numb spot on my chest and thought nothing of it until I noticed a small but larger numb spot above my right knee. I went to the doctor and he was not sure what it was so he ordered an MRI and some blood work. He said that he needed to rule out MS and ALS. This scared me to death and after that I could do nothing but check the internet constantly about those diseases. I think I even made up some symptoms from my constant worry. I'm sure I do not have those diseases but it still scares me.

About a week ago I woke up Sat. morning feeling very lightheaded and dizzy and almost went into a panic attack. Since then I have been feeling unwell and very on edge. I wake up early and feel very keyed up and on edge and I can't get back to bed. I get lightheaded at times and have lost much of my appetite. My head feels wierd, kinda fuzzy, especially at the base of my skull. My symptoms are worse in the morning and gradually get better by late morning with occasional feelings of anxiety throughout the day. Do any of you have any ideas what this could be? Have you ever experienced anything like this?