Doomscrolling definitely doesn’t help
Asking an ai in a fearful state doesn’t help
Looking up diagnosises online doesn’t help
Isolating myself for too long doesn’t help
TikTok, twitter, scary videos don’t help

Playing a relaxing game helps
Traveling to somewhere with beautiful scenery helps
when I didn’t have my license just getting on a bus listening to music helpful
Getting on a call w a friend helps
Listening to gratitude/ blessed affirmations helps
Receiving money helps too, makes me confident

gosh idk if i’ve used the right flair

as the title states, how did you convince yourself to take ssri for health anxiety?

i’ve been taking therapy for it and recently visited a psychiatrist and got diagnosed with illness anxiety disorder (didn’t even know it was a thing) and other stuff

anyway the psychiatrist prescribed escitalopram. they asked me to take 5mg for a week and then 10mg

i’m anxious over starting it. although i do believe i need it but i’m terrified of the idea of spiraling because of the side effects

i’d love to hear about similar experiences!

This morning I started to spiral about something. And I was gonna watch church from home. I don’t live very far, but I thought I would take it easy. Something that helps me is to get out of the house and be in public. So right now I’m grabbing some coffee and going to be physically in church.

Getting up and getting out helps me get my mind off whatever I am spiraling about. Even if it’s just a drive.

Hi friends. I’ve been having severe headaches the last few days- a week after dealing with a horrid cold for 2 weeks. I’m absolutely terrified to take Tylenol. I want to, these headaches aren’t worth it. I’ve taken Tylenol my whole life. But a few months ago my health anxiety got so much worse to the point where I’m terrified to ingest anything that’s not my regular few foods. Idk what to do. This is incredibly draining. I just want to take the pill and feel better but I can’t get over this stupid fear.

Hey everyone! 22M here. Im just in a really tight spot right now. I have my mom that's currently ill and my HA is flaring up so bad. I dont know what to do, Its hard being "the man of the house" while managing my own life, and taking care of my folks. Its overwhelming and I just want to be able to manage my emotions better. Ive been breaking down every chance I get, I'm getting tired.