A few things I fear - Panic Disorders Message Board

jasmine30 · 07-31-2003, 03:04 AM

I fear having Vitamin and Mineral deficiencies.If and when I feel bad,I constantly worry Im Anemic,Potassium or Sodium is low.

If I have a headache,I worry whats wrong with me.Its a never ending thing with me since having PD/Anxiety.If my Sinuses are bothering me or if my nose is stuffed up,I start worrying if Im getting sick.

I dont know how to stop this.I never worried about how I felt until I started having Panic Attacks.Anyone else have the same problem?

worrywort · 07-31-2003, 12:07 PM

have a blood test done, years ago I kept getting head rushes and my doctor tested me and I was anemic(very low on iron) I take supplement. It is not a big deal. you can take a muti vitamin everyday. I also get headaches a lot and I am going to the doctor for them because I never used to get headaches and now I get them everyday and they hurt bad. It is unusual for me to get them so that is why I choose to get them checked out. Let us know how you are doing. I feel the same way too whrn I get a headache I think the worst!! It's awful.

worrywort · 07-31-2003, 12:09 PM

Oh by the way I was NEVER worried about myself until I started having panic attacks!

Silvana · 07-31-2003, 02:08 PM

jasmine30~

This worrying is just a symptom of the anxiety disorder. We over-analyze, catastrophize and worry needlessly because we don't know any better. You can learn to stop worrying. There is a book called "Stop Worrying and Start Living" I think it is by Dale Carnegie (not sure though)and "From Panic to Power" by L. Bassett. You could search on Amazon.com. Another thing to do is remind yourself that you are your safe person. You can take care of yourself. You do control your thoughts so tell yourself something different. Counter these scary thougts with truthful statements and be compassionate. The only thing hurting you are your thoughts, change them.
Silvana

jasmine30 · 07-31-2003, 05:35 PM

Hi Worrywort,

I need to have lab done,its been awhile.I try eating nutritious and healthy foods to prevent Vitamin/Mineral deficiencies,however am afraid Im not getting the recommended requirements to keep the levels where they need be.

Ive been Anemic before,took prescribed Iron tabs and B12 shots.However now I take OTC Iron supps and OTC B12 and keep my fingers crossed it helps.

I have never had severe Headaches.I do on occ get a Headache..Sinus,tension,eye strain but can take 2 Ibuprofen or Tylenol lay down and it goes away.I worry when headache strikes if its something serious and life threatening.Im my own worst enemy!

The only health related prob I have is a Hormonal imbalance that causes me to bleed continuesly unless I take Provera.

When I bleed non-stop,I worry that Im gonna bleed to death,become Anemic etc...Its a living nightmare!!

I didnt worry this way until Panic struck me...Damn monster!!!