Gemmy
11-23-2013, 02:11 PM
Hey all! Just thought I'd post an update on how I'm doing. I have some pretty good news and for the most part, I've gotten control over anxiety. I also learned that the thing I was so afraid of happening to me is not even humanly possible O__o so I've been pretty much stressing myself out about something that was never even gonna happen to me in the first place. (I suffer more from health anxiety) I've also learned that my symptoms really are all in my mind and at the same time, learning that anxiety will actually make you feel like you're dying, hopeless, going crazy etc even though you're fine.
However, I still cannot exactly get myself to 100% let it go. I find myself still freaking out even after people have told me my fear isn't possible. My mind still goes back to it even though I have proof my fear is fake and it was created in my mind. I even have plenty of facts to support it but can't seem to stop panicking. It's like my mind doesn't want to believe it because I've been so used to thinking of it all these years. I've also pretty much picked up a new fear of dying and the thoughts are really disturbing. The thing is, I KNOW I'm not dying nor do I have any health issues. My brain is being very irrational and it's annoying. What can I do to alleviate these thoughts for good since I know now my fear is irrational? I believe I'll be 100% done with anxiety/worry feelings when I can figure it out.
However, I still cannot exactly get myself to 100% let it go. I find myself still freaking out even after people have told me my fear isn't possible. My mind still goes back to it even though I have proof my fear is fake and it was created in my mind. I even have plenty of facts to support it but can't seem to stop panicking. It's like my mind doesn't want to believe it because I've been so used to thinking of it all these years. I've also pretty much picked up a new fear of dying and the thoughts are really disturbing. The thing is, I KNOW I'm not dying nor do I have any health issues. My brain is being very irrational and it's annoying. What can I do to alleviate these thoughts for good since I know now my fear is irrational? I believe I'll be 100% done with anxiety/worry feelings when I can figure it out.