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Hypochondria

Hey all, new poster here, I have horrible anxiety and google is my worst enemy.   I literally wear myself out thinking about all the possible diseases I "have"  Right now my disease of choice is MS.  I have worked myself into stomach cramps tonight, usually end up with twitching muscles.  Does anyone have any advice?  Thanks in advance and God Bless
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Legal Abuse Syndrome - I finally found a term for my condition. Its stress that you put on yourself during long drawn out legal battles, of which I am in one. I had to searched the web for a long time as I was convinced there was something out there that described me. But now that I have a term for it, it doesnt change the condition or issues associated with it. I absolutly get the addiction with google searching. Its like there is an answer in there somewhere and if I search long enough I will find it. I get it now...
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4369618 tn?1353528920
I totally know how exactly all of you feel!!! I worry myself to death thinking about all the possible things i might have. Mostly heart related for me though. Every little skipped beat i have i find myself rushing to the ER. Anxiety is a terrible thing. If any of you want or need anyone to talk to i'd love to chat with you. I've found that finding people who can relate are my biggest help and comfort, and i myself would love to help and comfort you guys. God bless you all
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i know exactly what your going through im having the same problem =(
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1701959 tn?1488551541
I suffer with this as well. I have off and on for years and it comes in spikes. Mine is heart related and cancer scare - I have been able to control my panic and anxiety much better but it is still there at times.

Try to relax and think to yourself how silly we are being. Somtimes I can make myself laugh that way and feel better about things :)
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I'm the biggest hypochondriac ever!  I'm only 20 & think I have every disease in the book!!!  Aneurysm,  heart problems,  stomach cancer, blood clots,  & the list goes on and on!!!!!!!!!  
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1867019 tn?1353467540
Feel free to message me.
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1867019 tn?1353467540
Oh man, I can go on and on about what happens to me!! Let's just say I even had to see a cardiologist. I've been seeing a life coach. It's almost been two years that I've had anxiety and the night it hit, it hit hard. I would go to the ER almost every day. Just try your best to relax. Try a nice massage.
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I am glad i am not the only one,  it seems to cause me muscle spasms,  What helps you control these symptoms?
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1867019 tn?1353467540
Yes, it does!!
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its really hard to control, but i try to stay off the computer if at all possible but like you said, it becomes real!!  Quick question, does your anxiety cause physical ailments as well?
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1867019 tn?1353467540
I totally understand...my husband calls me the "Google Queen" It's sad how anxiety just takes over our lives.
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I am trying to learn that, but its so hard to keep myself off of it especially when I have down time.
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1867019 tn?1353467540
Stay away from google!! I do the same damn thing...not good!! I can't even get a stomach ache or be dizzy because I worry right away.
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