[GreyGoose]

I go from rabies to HIV to cancer and around the block again. It's a never-ending cycle. For the last 4 months it's been rabies and guess what?...after reading about it...I have ALL the symptoms!!. Oh joy...I'd better make funeral arrangments and get my will ready because the pearly gates are just waiting for me!!!.

Yeah, it's THAT bad with me. Sorry, I'm not trying to make light of this...only trying to shed some light on how REAL and SCARY this whole thing can be wether you have anxiety, panic attacks or full-blown hypochondria. It sucks. Plain and simple

[Myzen]

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M.

[seeker1950]

Hi, Grey,
One thing which got me out of a bad funk was becoming involved in a challenging and rewarding stint in summer school.
It was wonderful to have the demands of something outside my own oppressive thoughts.
A couple of things come to mind as I read your posts. Please don't take offense, as I am concerned for you, as are many others here as well....First, how do you spend your time? Do you have an occupation which diverts your attention and which you find rewarding? Second, have you researched the medications you are taking to see if there could be some adverse interactions?
Just some thoughts...Please don't take offense.
In my own recent experience, it was a Godsend to be in the company of other positive people with like interests. I think, if I had not experienced that, then a solution would have been for me to have found a volunteer situation where my presence and service were needed and appreciated, and where I could help others. Just some thoughts.
Seeker

[jmo531]

((((((((((((((((((Grey)))))))))))))))))))

I dont have any magical words for you. All I can say is I know how you feel and I have been where you are so many times. I am here for you.

[Myzen]

Grey,

I agree with seeker that it would be good if you could get past some of the problems that are hurting you.

On the other hand, maybe you just feel too ill to take an initiative? I know that feeling as well.

All of us on the site are here because we have got stuck in one way or another. Maybe it is helping just telling us about how you feel, and I always read your posts.

I wish it was a bit easier for you though, Grey. I remember you weren't too impressed with my 'breathing exercise' suggestion, but it's all I had to offer. Sometimes we just want a magic wand, to make it all better, and we haven't got one.

I would check your meds though, you could be one of the unlucky people who attracts side effects. I would definitely check that out.

Peaceful thoughts, M

[Parker10]

I think Seeker and Myzen have made god points. Sometimes we get so wrapped up in our 'stinkin thinkin' that we need a diversion. In response to your question however, I don't have a "disease" - I had hypochondria along with Panic and Anxiety DISORDERS, but once I had proper therapy, got put on the right medication for me, they all went away. Sure, I can still have a different "pain" and revert to my "OMG - what is wrong with me?????????", then I can use my diaphragmatic breathing, distraction, and rational self talk and realize I am OK - it was just a "thought".

Good luck ! Hopefully when you get all the lab work results, you will feel some better.

[Hope4me2]

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sending you a big hug

[MissHoneychurch]

GG,

Before I got help, I had:

Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson's DIsease
Lou Gehrig's Disease
Breat Cancer

All in one year. Hypochondria's a *****.

[Kismet]

I understand. Even in the best of times I have a bit of hypochondria. When my depression rears its head it gets worse. Liver cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, brain tumors, heart attacks, HIV, anthrax...it goes on and on. The more severe my depression the worse it is. In my worst depressions it becomes a part of my over-all pre-occupation with death. It is truly horrible--there is NOTHING funny about it.

[wisewoman]

There truly is nothing funny about this. It is very debilitating and can suck the life from us. You could choose to take a stand and do some heavy-duty cbt dbt on a daily basis if you could find a group. Also, this may sound weird but I used to be so disconnected from my body I couldn't tell what any of feelings I had were. Massage has helped me so much with that on a lot of levels. It's time to grab that bull by the horns and fight this monster with all you have.

[irish_angel]

This is my first time in these disscussion group and yours was the first one to come up, and I had to laugh, it sounds just like I myself made this post. Ive just been diagnosed with GAD and its amazing at how once you know WHY you are thinking the way you are thinking, does it start to sink in. I see alot more clearly now and dont feel like I have to be the *strong one now*
and I can breath sometimes easlier now for a longer period of time without the panic of it all going wrong once I do so.
But not to take on your post..... I will post new myself and introduce myself and all my thoughts to the rest of the forum.

Take Care
Erin

***And by the way for a kick...This week I have west nile, been subjected to ecoli while cooking, and Breast Cancer