re: Health related anxiety

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Honestly reading this thread has helped a lot knowing that I'm not totally crazy and that other people have had the same experiences and weren't dying.

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Knowing you’re not the only crazy one out there with the issue is honestly the best medicine. My dad passed away suddenly when I was in my early 20’s and I quickly spiraled out of control with bad panic attacks. It went as far as a dr wanting to prescribe me Xanax, but I honestly wanted no part of it. What ended up bringing me out was a couple grief counseling sessions and reading books written by others with the same condition. I still struggle with it from time to time, but I’ve mostly taught myself how to deal with it. Staying off the internet and googling symptoms is the biggest thing to avoid if you want to stay sane.