I know that feeling, Everytime I have a pain I fear its something bad and that increases the anxiety. We have to realize that the anxiety causes the muscles and other body parts to feel that way. Try some breathing exercises and try to relax and think of other things. I know easier said than done.

Repeat,repeat and repeat positive affirmations about yourself. Really, it does help tons, you just have to keep repeating them....and learn some breathing exercises.

Good luck :)

I know exactly how you feel because I am the same way....they call this Hypochondriasis, and even though I know exactly what I have it still helps to go and read up on this, because it makes me realize " HEY, YOU ARE OK! " but I do know how you feel, you are not alone!

Yes! This kicks in especially when the anxiety is bad. My current issue is that I may have verigo or a stroke because I keep getting dizzy.

I understand where you are comming from. Every pain I feel is something major. Unfortunetly, every pain I've had has turned into something major...throat cancer, gallbladder, thyroid. I pray that you stay healthy.

God bless and good luck.

Rolly... Again... I totally understand. It's so weird that anxiety translates itself into this obsessional fear that there is something wrong with us... I often have the feeling that I am sort of 'decaying' inside me...
I think the main thing is to be aware that it is the anxiety... and anxiety lies to us about reality. Such a had thing to do but the way I try to deal with it is to tell myslef not to listen to the fears. I just have to try to let reason over rule how I feel.... Doesn't always work but it's the only way for me...
Hope this helps
*hugs*

I definitely had Hypochondriasis. It's so bad back in April to May. Whenever I had any pain, I'd be anxious and nervous. I'd think I may have serious illness. I had so many "what-if's". Right now, when my chest/back pain gets really sore, subconsciously I'd get caught in fear that my heart has problem. How irrational and stupid is that!

Overall, I think I'm getting better now. As long as I can put aside the fear, I can manage to live/cope with the pain. It helps to do some deep and slow breathing. So does positive thinking -- I picked up this phrase the other day: "I'm happy, healthy, peaceful and calm." I just repeat that over and over again to prevent any negative thoughts from creeping in. :-)

Now that I'm UNinsured for the first time in my life, you bet!

definately... that's why anxiety is so hard to get over I think. Your mind is always ready to replace a fear once you conquer it but trust me keep knocking them down and facing them head on and you will be anxious less and less. Keep your chin up and keep fighting it.