Happy to find this site!
Just joined today. I have been struggling with anxiety for a couple years now, but it has been something I've dealt with for my whole life in some form (I'm 22 now). It wasn't until recently I put it together that almost all of my anxiety stems from the fear of getting sick. I can't be around people who are sick. My friends don't understand why I can't sit near them if I know they have recently had the flu or anything. I can't eat at restaurants without worrying about food poisoning. Thoughts of getting sick are always in the back of my mind. Seeing people make FB posts about the stomach bug this time of year make me feel so anxious... like just reading it will cause me to catch w/e they have. I recently came off lexapro since I thought I was doing better, and although I've been a wreck these past few weeks, I'm glad I did since I've realized how much this fear contributes to my anxiety. I just stumbled on this site while looking for anxiety treatment and the stories I read really hit home. It's so comforting to know I'm not the only one who gets these feelings. I never thought I actually had a fear of v*, but it really explains so much of my anxiety. It's crazy to hear someone else talk about having the exact feelings I do in the same situations. I have a doctors appt tomorrow to see about getting back on medication and also starting treatment with a therapist. I need to beat this and this website has really given me the motivation and inspiration to do it! THANK YOU!!!
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