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Annienumber4

08/11/2020 at 20:21

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Hi everyone

not feeling depressed at the moment but I have dreadful health anxiety at present that is getting out of control

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10/11/2020 at 10:37

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@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? emoticon cute 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!

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Can we talk about health anxiety? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/depression/living-with-behavioural-disorders-mental-illne/can-we-talk-about-health-anxiety-3845 2020-11-10 10:37:24

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10/11/2020 at 11:47

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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 🙂

Can we talk about health anxiety? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/depression/living-with-behavioural-disorders-mental-illne/can-we-talk-about-health-anxiety-3845 2020-11-10 11:47:55

NeilNicholas

10/11/2020 at 13:53

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@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

Can we talk about health anxiety? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/depression/living-with-behavioural-disorders-mental-illne/can-we-talk-about-health-anxiety-3845 2020-11-10 13:53:22

Clareach

10/11/2020 at 17:56

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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

Can we talk about health anxiety? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/depression/living-with-behavioural-disorders-mental-illne/can-we-talk-about-health-anxiety-3845 2020-11-10 17:56:43

Annienumber4

11/11/2020 at 21:36

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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 ?

Can we talk about health anxiety? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/depression/living-with-behavioural-disorders-mental-illne/can-we-talk-about-health-anxiety-3845 2020-11-11 21:36:36

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14/11/2020 at 14:04

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

Can we talk about health anxiety? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/depression/living-with-behavioural-disorders-mental-illne/can-we-talk-about-health-anxiety-3845 2020-11-14 14:04:11

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@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

Can we talk about health anxiety? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/depression/living-with-behavioural-disorders-mental-illne/can-we-talk-about-health-anxiety-3845 2020-11-28 18:23:29

bobjen

30/11/2020 at 14:19

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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 .

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Can we talk about health anxiety? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/depression/living-with-behavioural-disorders-mental-illne/can-we-talk-about-health-anxiety-3845 2020-11-30 14:19:05

Just_Sad

23/02/2021 at 17:57

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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.

Can we talk about health anxiety? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/depression/living-with-behavioural-disorders-mental-illne/can-we-talk-about-health-anxiety-3845 2021-02-23 17:57:07

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