Health anxiety..

[Emily L]

I have had health anxiety ever since I was a child. I am now in my early 20's, and have been on Venlafaxine (Effexor) & Risperdone for 2 years to combat the anxiety. I'm coming off the Effexor. I'm getting out of the withdrawals really. But anxiety is really showing its butt to me today. I feel sick, like that sick feeling when you have the flu or stomach bug, but I don't think I'm actually sick. I'm not running a fever to my knowledge. Closer to lunch I'll check. I am a little chilly. But my anxiety is showing its butt to me right now. I'm at work and there's not much I can do about it. I'm terrified I'm just going to fall over and pass out or die. I don't know what to do. I'm scared right now!

 

[AnonymousGirl99]

Emily,

I'm not sure I have any advice per se, but I just wanted to validate what you're going through. I'm in the same spot currently. I'm emetophobic so health anxiety is always a big problem for me. Stress and anxiety can have serious effects on the body. Try and take care of yourself the best you can. Take a day from work to recalibrate if you can. Call your doctor if you think it's getting out of hand. I wish you peace - how I wish you peace.

<3