I have been suffering from hypochondriac fear for a year. I have been constantly worrying about my eyes and skin. In spite of repeated assurances I keep on worrying. It seems, as if, the logical part of my brain is not working anymore. Fear is gnawing at me. I cannot even perform my daily courses. Please help me.
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Hey there :) Pat on your back for reaching out and being aware of what is happening with you. You break the first barrier by conversing about it. Regarding your concern, you need to understand that you are developing an ‘irrational’ fear as a result of your anxiety. The kind of thoughts you are holding are determining the actions you are taking and it is one big vicious cycle. It can get extremely daunting and as you rightly said can have your ‘logic’ take a toll. However, all this is manageable. It can be controlled and you can get back to life easily. Just a few sessions with your counselor and you will be okay. You can contact me for these sessions via this app. Keep smiling !
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Health anxiety can be extremely debilitating and can make everyday life challenging and complex.
I understand how difficult this must be for you .Anxiety clouds thinking and the person suffering from it ends up being stuck in unending spiral of intrusive and illogical thoughts.
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Please consult a Psychologist at the earliest.He/she can help you with tools and techniques that help you manage your symptoms effectively and lead a better quality of life .
Take care .Best wishes .
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Hello , Fear taking over your normal life can be overwhelming. Whenever we are anxious we only think about our future and worst case scenario with regards to it. Also it's most about I cant tolerate it if something bad happens. What you need to look out for is what is the worst thing you thinking about and how you will not be able to cope up with it. Simultaneously I would suggest connect with a psychologist to work on your anxiety.
I understand your predicament and would like to make a few suggestions that might help you. I want you to know that with awareness of how the mind works and how thoughts are generated, you will get better at dealing with them.
Today, the mind is fixated on something. Tomorrow it could be obsessed about another person/event/topic. Understanding the nature of the mind and how thoughts are generated will help you deal with them.
The nature of the Mind, which in simple terms we experience as thoughts, is such that, it will keep shifting its focus from one object/topic/event to another. Ii always needs something to hold on to.
Another important characteristic of the Mind is this - You will either have thoughts about the past or the future. This will keep alternating. Try thinking about the present moment - you will see that the Mind and 'Now' can never coexist.
The Mind has 3 states in general. Sometimes, you may find yourself having very positive, inspiring thoughts. During other times, you may find yourself very emotional, or all charged for action. Whereas during other times, you may feel very lethargic, dull or lazy. These states will keep alternating.
Having understood the nature of the mind, the first step towards mental health is to become aware of your thoughts. Learning to be an observer of your thoughts, learning to observe them from a distance like clouds passing in the sky.
The next step is knowing that you have the power to choose which thought you wish to focus on and act on and exercising that power. With practice, you will have better mastery over this process.
Having negative thoughts is something that plagues everybody from time to time. Trust me, even if everything was perfect, you will still find some shortcomings somewhere and brood about it. Tension or anxiety is a physiological response which is again part of being human. It is normal to have such thoughts about any situation.
As mentioned above, with practice, you will learn to focus and entertain only those thoughts are healthy enough to be acted upon.
Whenever you feel overwhelmed by thoughts, just bring your focus back to your breath and take a few relaxing breaths. You will automatically be able to focus on the task at hand and do what is required.
Whatever you feed your mind through your sense organs will be replayed to you as thoughts. Be conscious of this. Take care of the content you feed your mind - the kind of books you read, the websites you visit, the kind of music you listen to, the kind of food you eat, the kind of company you keep ( "You are an average of five people you spend most of your time with" )
Ask yourself :
Where would I like to see myself ten years from now?
What should I do today to reach there ten years from now?
What would I do if I knew I wouldn't fail?
What would I do if I weren't afraid?
No matter how impossible the answers might seem, I want you to know that you can and will make them possible. Take the first step. The rest will follow.
A beautiful future awaits you. Take ownership of every time, take responsibility for it and confidently work towards your dreams and aspirations. One day you will thank these dark moments for being the fuel for your success. Please set aside time for exercise daily and make sure you eat healthy every time.
Our challenges that seem to threaten our very existence are the ones that serve as fuel for our evolution.
Have faith in yourself. You are capable of dealing with this. You are going to do just fine.
Take care.
Thankyou for Sharing, I appreciate that you are approaching help from professionals, What you are going through is anxiety and you can deal with it by seeking help from professionals, I suggest you to consult with Psychiatrist or psychologist to help you best
What has happened in the past can adversely affect a person at the conscious as well as sub consious level. Nice techniques are available in Psychology like CBT, NLP, Hypnotherapy etc. to find a resolution and get relief from issues. Useful information on the concepts and the way forward is available in my website
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Hello there thanks for reaching out for help. I can understand it must be very difficult for you to manage your day to day activities with this feeling of fear that something bad will happen. Anxiety can be tiring and exhaustive and gives fatigue also. I suggest you to start with your therapy seasions for your anxiety issue which can be resolved with a professional help. You can connect to me through this app for individual session.
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