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Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Feb 10 5:37pm | Replies (32)
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I am a cancer survivor still under treatment starting at 32years old. I am now 71 and have severe health anxiety. I’ve tried medication, acupuncture, mindfulness etc. just seem stuck in this mess. There doesn’t seem to be an easy fix. I go to the worst scenario of every situation. It’s ruining my life. Even when my health is on track I’m a mess mentally. All the medications I take have side effects that scare me.
Thank you for listening and for any thoughts.
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@roseann4z Thank you for opening up and sharing your story. You’ve already been through so much, and the strength it takes to keep going — even while dealing with health anxiety — is incredible. I can really relate to what you said about going to the worst-case scenario; I struggle with the same thing.
Even when the doctors say everything looks fine, my mind keeps finding new “what ifs.” It’s exhausting. So please know, you’re definitely not alone in this.
I truly admire your resilience after everything you’ve faced since such a young age. You’re a fighter — even if it doesn’t always feel like it. Sending you calm thoughts and hoping you find a bit more peace each day 💜