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writes: I am finding it difficult to live in my own skin. And it has become worse and worse over time.Every ache and pain I have I magnify into the worst case scenario and think I am dying. And I panic and have massive amounts of stress and anxiety. It is debilitating. I do not even get out of bed some days to live my life. I lay there crying, panicking, as if there is something very wrong and my time is limited. I do not eat properly or sleep properly. I have no energy and find it difficult to cope.I am not sure how to get out of this prison. I always had this problem but over time, it has become unbearable.Even if I am told I am fine by a doctor, I still worry and panic.What do I do? Reply to this Question
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reader, fishdish  +, writes (18 July 2016):
 I agree with HoneyPie. You're going to the wrong kind of doctor. You need psychological assistance. The remedy may end up easier than you think!
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reader, Tisha-1 +, writes (18 July 2016):
 You seem to be describing a situation in which you are completely debilitated by panic, anxiety, and terrifying thought. You are stuck in bed, you can't live your life. I wonder if you've been completely honest with your doctor about the panic attacks, the anxiety, the many days spent in bed , not eating properly, not sleeping properly, having no energy and find yourself unable to cope.
You need to be seen by a good doctor, you need to tell this doctor about all your symptoms which you listed here.
As you know, what you're experiencing is not normal, it's not healthy, it's not sustainable for a happy life, and you deserve to have care for this condition. So reach out to someone, preferably your doctor, and tell them about how stuck and debilitated you are. With best wishes for a happy and healthy future
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reader, miss frank  +, writes (18 July 2016):
This must be so awful for you. Honey-pie is absolutely right, you must must get some proper help. Start with talking to your Dr about your anxiety and thoughts that,trigger them, and leave nothing out in regard to how often it happens and the effect it has on your daily function. Write it down and hand it to them if it helps, but let them know.
They may be able to connect you with the right person or refer you. But you absolutely must get help, you deserve much more of a life than this. It can change, summon up your bravery - I wish you the best of luck
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reader, Honeypie + ♥, writes (18 July 2016):
 I think you should try a therapist. What you are having sounds like a combination of intrusive thoughts and anxiety.
Your doctor sees a HEALTHY woman before him and thus tell you that you are "just fine" - however, he can't look inside your head and see what you see.
Find a therapist who specialize with anxiety/CBT and GET yourself the tools to deal with these thoughts.
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