What "disease" do YOU have? - Anxiety Message Board

LonelyTraveler · 07-24-2005, 05:34 PM

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

hry33 · 07-24-2005, 05:38 PM

HI
as you would probably know its hypochondria
a good psych or therapist should be able to help

relaxing and calming yourself thru exercise and long walks should help a lot
also read a self help book on how to stop worrying, there are several, maybe borrow one from library

MrsPM · 07-24-2005, 05:41 PM

Oh, yes I can relate

I had brain tumors, stomach cancer, lukemia.... Should I go on?
Fortunately, I've gotten better over the years, but I'm still a hypochondriac.
Hey, I have a good book called "The Hypochondriac's Guide to Life & Death." It's very funny. It made me realize how ridiculous I can be at times.

lalalalovely41 · 07-24-2005, 05:58 PM

brain tumor.
stomach cancer.
and my new kick is leukemia.

i still think i have it. although my blood tests have come back normal.

haha

bocana · 07-24-2005, 06:01 PM

For the last week I've been suffering from;
1.heart disease (unexplained pains by my sternum)
2.emphysema ( shortness of breath when thinking of #1)
3.circulatory disease ( limbs getting numb when #1 and 2 overwhelm me!!!)

Want to get that book MrsPm. I need to be able to laugh at myself!!!