Can we talk about health anxiety?

@Annienumber4 Hello Annienumber4, thank you for opening this discussion. I think you hit on a feeling that many of us can relate to at the moment. Let me tag some other members who can possibly discuss with you.

Good morning everyone, how are you all holding up?  Have you been worried more about your health lately given the current public health crisis? How do you cope with it? Do you have any techniques or tips for taking your mind off of it?
@Clareach‍ @loulou1234‍ @Roy28medicjones‍ @DrageClaire‍ @mazbailey‍ @Nicole97‍ @Panda68‍ @fizzy66‍ @Liam40‍ @Brum2020‍ @Wendy36‍ @Leekat‍ @jane.1‍ @NeilNicholas‍ @Buddy12‍ @katieie6‍ @Jasper18‍ @Crow666‍ 

Feel free to share your thoughts and advice here!

Take care,
Courtney

I've found a great app for my phone called Dare it's great for anxiety and relaxing this app has been great for keeping my mind off my worries I also draw I've started a journal every night I add 3things I'm grateful for. I put on a nice film and knit and cross stitch this is great to stop my mind wandering 🙂

@Annienumber4 

I know that feeling all too well and the only way I escape is through chilling out and listening to music it helps calm down the anxiety and sometimes stops stress as well 

I found nothing help me as I'm a mum of 4 children and 2 are austic so what can I do too help me with my anxiety and depression 

Hi 

thanks for all your replies 

it’s amazing what tricks our minds play on us isn’t it.

starting to feel slighter better than I did at the weekend and thank you for all your suggestions.

i think I am finding it hard being in lockdown again and I am over thinking .

clare - you sounds like you have a lot on your plate .

have you spoken to your GP for help ? 

@Panda68 thanks for sharing this, I downloaded it 💕 great app x

@Clareach I recommend that you speak with a GP and I hope that they may guide you in the right direction. I wish you all the best and I hope that you find the answers soon 

At the moment i'm finding it a but tuff with depression and anxiety . Seen doctor who has increased the the tablets i'm taking so i hope the will start to make me feel better soon .

I didn't know there was a term for this, but I've been feeling this way since the pandemic started. I think it will be some time until I'm eligible for the jab because of my age so it's almost all I can think about. It makes me not want to leave the house ever to do the shopping or anything else.