I worry all the time

[edaw011]

Hi there, I have just discovered, and joined, this website tonight. I have worried about being sick for many years though it has got especially bad over the past few years. I became a vegetarian because I was scared meat would make me sick and I worry a lot every day. I just started working full time about 2 months ago and it has been really hard as I worry every day that I am going to get sick at work. I wish I knew how to make the worrying stop! I would love to talk to some people who are similar to me because at the moment I know no one who feels like I do and it makes me feel like I am really weird. Feel free to message me if you would like to talk and compare stories. I'd love any advice or to hear of anyone else experiences

[olschesky]

welcome to the forum.......we all understand how you feel

as far as working goes.....it can be tough.......if i'm anxious i try and set time goals for myself.......like i'll stay another hour and see if i feel better, or stay till lunch, etc. distractions are my best remedy for anxiety so and try and find something at work to occupy your mind.........next thing you know the work day will be over.........the more days at work you get "under your belt" the easier it is to tell yourself...*i've been doing this for weeks and nothing has happened so why would it happen now?"

again, welcome and hope you find lots of comfort, help and friends here

[coolpk2003]

I worry all the time too. That's why I'm here as well! We all know how you feel and feel your pain. My parents say they even remember me as a child praying every night that I wouldn't feel sick, get sick or even worry about getting sick because it bothered me so much even back as a child. I still pray that every night that's how worried I am about it. I really hope God hears those prayers even if they are repitious because I hate being sick.

[goatiful]

I know exactly how you feel. I'm constantly worrying about anything related to this phobia, even if it's only related in the slightest. It's been a fairly easy winter for me but recently I've been having way more panic attacks, especially this week. I wish the best for you and hope that you can find some sort of comfort!