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Over thinking issue
I started having this problem in 2021 after the death of my grandfather. After a while, I started feeling like I was getting sick.Even while sitting in class, I used to think the whole day felt unwell and dizzy, although till date I had never fallen due to dizziness.I got very nervous and would keep thinking something throughout the day.Then I thought I was very sick and wouldn't survive long.After that I went to the hospital and was diagnosed with hypothyroidism.This problem of mine got better for some time but the overthinking never reduced.I recently had gallbladder removal surgery.A few days later, a girl in my class died.She died due to jaundice and hepatitis.After that I started overthinking more and thought I too had been diagnosed with fatty liver and that I might end up like her .I felt these things for at least 5 to 6 days.Since then, whatever symptoms I have had, I feel that my health is not good Whatever happens, my anxiety increases.
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It sounds strongly connected to health anxiety and overthinking that became more intense after emotionally difficult experiences like your grandfather’s death, your thyroid diagnosis, surgery, and your classmate’s death. When anxiety becomes health-focused, the mind starts constantly scanning the body for danger. Normal sensations, dizziness, weakness, or minor symptoms begin to feel threatening, and the brain repeatedly jumps to worst-case conclusions. The more attention you give these fears, the stronger the anxiety cycle becomes.
Your symptoms are real, but the constant fear around them seems to be increasing your distress more than the illnesses themselves. Therapy can help you break this cycle of catastrophic thinking, body-checking, and fear-based overthinking so you can feel mentally calmer and safer again. Take therapy. You can connect with me on nine two six six seven two six zero six five.
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Hi.. medicines and therapy can help. Consult online for treatment
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Hi, so sorry to hear that. Health anxiety is very real and keeps on surfacing unless not treated. It's been a long standing issue in your case. Medication and/or therapy can really help you in the long run so once and for all you can get ahead of this.
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Would suggest consulting a psychiatrist. It's a very treatable condition. Take care.
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