A Powerful Health Anxiety Story You Must See / Ch 3

[@danielleannand2953]

how do i get a one on one with you Dennis ?

[@TheAnxietyGuy1]

Danielle Annand Hi Danielle, all Skype session packages with me can be found here - anxietyexit.com/coaching-1-on-1/ forward together :)

[@Hunchedoverman]

Rough start brother dennis 😭 I spent $1500 +myself on endoscopy thinking I had an ulcer and then it was tapeworm and then ran tests for a tumour. I couldn’t stop stressing bruh. The more I stressed the more it reflected in my body. The pain I felt in my gut. The more I touched it the more it became true. My gf cried for me because I said to her I might not make it. You literally think your doomed. It’s like the evidence of the pain is all your mind thinks of. Continuing to catastrophise (is that how u spell it) the experience becomes realer and realer. Then the belief takes a hold. You are FULLY convinced of your own diagnoses. You try to persuade your doctor (I had 3 of them) and none of them believed me. I found what you said “it’s a convincing game “ really really resurrected with me

[@tawney6569]

These stories are golden. I laughed and cried hearing your story because its so relatable. The best guidance is from somewhere who has been there, done that. I do one hour of visualizations everyday. Have to retrain my brain that doing the things i visualize are safe. Thank you for sharing Dennis. You are so appreciated ❤

[@RosalineDjayasukmana]

I've had PVCs (skipped beats) in the past 3 months. It began after a cancer scare I had. Some days the skipped beats are not there, some days they'd persist ALL DAY LONG. Been to a few docs, everyone concluded it was not dangerous because my Echo and EKG results show that my heart structure and function are normal. So they rule it out as anxiety symptoms. A few weeks ago I consulted another doctor (an internist). He asked me to get bloodwork done to check my thyroid and magnesium level. When the test results came back, I swear I wished there would be something there-- I was hoping it was my magnesium level that's too low. Because if it's physical, at least you'd have an actual pill to fix it. But when it's mental, you know it's going to take a whole lot of discipline to reprogram your mind. It's going to be harder. To everyone out there dealing with health anxiety, I wish you all well. We've got this!

[@wiam7777]

Omg i have the same exact thing

[@RosalineDjayasukmana]

Wiam 7 Hi! One year after I wrote this comment, I can assure you that I’ve become detached to the PVCs. It’s still there every now and then but it’s stopped scaring me. I now can totally see what Dennis meant about treating our physical anxiety symptoms as a fly in the wall (and not a scary monster). The key is acceptance, that’s all! I wish you well. Somebody in Dennis’ Facebook group said to me last year, “You will become detached with your PVCs. I promise you. I’ve been there.” And now I’m passing this good news to you. Good luck! :)

[@obxman16]

I can totally relate to this. I have experienced multiple random symptoms. I remember being at work getting off the elevator and a panic attack struck being up 39 floors. I have probably spent way too much money on doctors visits as well. Everything I think is wrong, Clogged Arteries, Heart Attack, Abdominal Aneurysm, Heart Palpitations, and Heart Burn always seem to check out fine. It is amazing though once the thought enters the mind it is very hard to accept it. Great Videos. I have been watching your series/podcasts for awhile now and it's nice to have perspective!

[@TheAnxietyGuy1]

Thanks for your input Corey. Anxiety sure can come in many faces.

[@mariamendelson9700]

Hi Dennis, I am on day 5 week 1 of the end anxiety program. I have been following you for years but never took the leap of faith and started the program. I am suffering severe post partum anxiety and depression. Probably the worst I’ve experienced in 18 years since the onset of my anxiety. I am praying your program helps me along with the medication I have started again as my anxiety is simply uncontrollable.

[@craymeloftime]

Yes you’re right dennis. All of the doubts and fears are coming from one experience. I was looking for that answer for a long time. Since im a psychologist myself, i tried to help myself out, i know the theories but in fact it’s not easy to finally recognize and be conscious about your problem right? I need someone to tap me in the shoulder and remind me back to consciousness, and its your videos. And now i know the reason why i had anxiety. For me it was because of my mom passed away with no particular health reason in 2015. I just cant accept it, she was okay a week ago when i was there with her, only a flu like symptoms. But then i got a message that she passed away. When i asked why, what illness or what disease she’s got into, no one can explain anything. I couldn’t even cry in her funeral. I was still couldnt understand it all, maybe i even wasnt conscious at all even though im walking and talking. A year passed, I’m still working and studying as usual, but still sometimes think about my mom, i somehow express it into a painting (usually i draw moon, it means mom in art psychology, cmiiw but it’s what i heard and learned). And then it happened in early 2017. My brother is sick, he threw up, going into the bathroom and look pale. Then there i started to google the symptoms. What could it be? The more i curious, the more i cant resist to google. Then i found gastritis, i diagnose my bro even though im not a doctor lol. A week later he’s fully recovered. BUT then there i am, feeling unwell and then ofc googling a thousand times about meds, illness, inflammation, blood tests etc. and guess what? I started to develop my anxiety from there on, that was the trigger. Sorry for the long comment, i want to share a lot more with you next time :)

[@TheAnxietyGuy1]

That LuckyGuy Thank you for sharing. Closure is key which will lead to clarity for you, I believe this deeply. When we are flushed with these sensations that go hand in hand with the thinking patterns our system is saying better safe than sorry. We misinterpret this and distort information to fit our anxious states. Remember, the sooner you go as to the experience that’s directly connected to your emotional state today, the deeper and more pervasive the change will be. Much love.

[@joeniati7903]

I took a test at the doctors office and told him of my symptoms and he said it was anxiety. I got ,y eyes checked did blood tests and Ct scan and everything came back normal. It is so hard to believe what doctors and people say.

[@roroandriv2586]

I'm currently lying in bed with anxiety it's like I don't even have a comfort zone at home? I'm trying lots to help my anxiety atm but I don't feel like anythings changing and sometimes when I get anxiety I don't even know the reason anyway love your vids hope ill be anxiety free one day!

[@TheAnxietyGuy1]

The longer the conditioning the more difficult it is to create change. With that said though change is always possible for anyone who is willing to learn and willing to change. Health anxiety is a windy road and i'm with you every step through these videos and podcast episodes.

[@metalmaniac333]

been there. just like dennis tells us. just ride it out. belly breathing. if you tackle that panic in your used to be safe place, your bed, you will get it back. you'll feel great about that.

[@TheAnxietyGuy1]

***** anxietyexit.com/my-program/ is where you'll find the CBT based program for health anxiety and GAD.

[@rkymtn571]

Ch. 3 is so right on for me ! I taught myself to fear life after my dad's death when I was 7. What I tell myself when I realize that I'm negative thinking is that these thoughts are untruths and lies. I've learned that they are and it helps me stop worrying. I truly believe that as people learn about anxiety it helps them understand what is going on in their mind. It did me and I am much better. Love , your stuff thank you. :)

[@TheAnxietyGuy1]

Thanks Dennis. Knowledge can surely help challenge a person's belief systems. Hope you enjoyed the other two chapters as well.

[@biancalm999]

I spend 24/7 looking for health symptoms on Google this is an addiction and I can't stop, its amazing how my story looks like yours! I need help people do not understand us well ;-(

[@TheAnxietyGuy1]

Hi Bianca. Just answering your other comment as well yes it's very hard to understand a health anxiety sufferer. rationally it doesn't make sense to most people, I mean "a headache is just a headache" my friend used to say. I've created a CBT program based around my background and knowledge for people suffering from health anxiety and has helped many. If interested here is the link - anxietyexit.com/my-program/ take care.

[@biancalm999]

Thank you for your quick reply I will check your program out, my headaches are a bit weird even though I always suffered from Migraines I also have dizziness did you also got dizzy and lightheaded it sucks! God Bless!

[@chass5438]

The symptoms need to stop before the anxiety does. That just increases the symptoms. I understand you mentioned that in another chapter. I fear life everyday and your not supposed to. I've suffered from this for 50 years and my time at home when I was with my parents I was totally pushed away from them due to this. Now my Mom understands and cries because she wishes she could help me but knows she can't. She has her own health problems to deal with now.

[@miaaugusto1257]

Dennis At one time I couldn't even leave my house and with all your help I am finding life enjoyable again I am so grateful. I am looking forward to the next one on one session 👍

[@theresadepedro1732]

Thank you for your inspirational story. I'm so grateful I have found this video, it gives me courage to overcome the fear and anxiety I'm experiencing. God bless you.

[@chelseadia4240]

Hey Dennis I want to thank you for all your support through my anxiety recovery. The one on one sessions are so powerful and I couldn't have done it without you. Thank you

[@mkatalin09]

Yes Dennis you are right about the options and the oportunities that we have in today's world to overcome anxiety,however i have to say and you perfectly know that all these things from modern society along with trauma are the main reason for making us live on a high level of anxiety in the first place! Humans have always lived on some degree of anxiety( 1 or 2 on a scale from 1-10)it is normal because we are conscious beings and aware but today we easily see levels obove 4 or 5 on a daily basis.Sad part of the story is that this condition has become profitable for the big pharma and the allies:drugs,physicians who specialize in psychiatry,cbt trainers etc. things that we didnt have 30 or 40 years ago! I'm not against evolution don't get me wrong here, i just want to make a point! I like your work btw,you are a great person and tbh more doctors should adopt your point of view.Have a great day!!!

[@leahmiller5433]

your chapter stories were so relatable to mine so i purchased your program and you nailed recovery bang on. I couldn't do this without you I'm very grateful for all that you do!

[@benfletcher2600]

I was the same I'm so happy to have found your channel you are so inspirational.

[@biancalm999]

Hi Dennis I just found your videos Last week! very powerful I am going through the same thing you went through 3 months now! I am going through hell with this health anxiety I wonder when it is going to end, i took meds and did not work they made me worst physically they gave me dizziness and a lot of crap I am conviced that I have a tumor and it does not go away ;-( I need help I am in a very bad place now..my life is going inside the toilet I'm in my early 30's.

[@jillanderson9926]

Health anxiety and panic disorder can be naturally overcome. Thanks anxiety guy your videos are by far most inspirational and knowledgable on KZbin.

[@TheAnxietyGuy1]

*Hugs* Jill thank you.

[@metalmaniac333]

man if It cost 350 bucks for the emergency I'd have gone 10 times. went for chest pain once and spent over 700.

[@brandondeener]

I thought I was almost there then my calf started twitching and google did not help! It’s been 3 weeks and still twitching I think time helps me realize it’s nothing serious.

[@MrSimp75]

With all the confusion a person with anxiety have, would you suggest something like "create your own reality by purging out things which hamper your progress ?"

[@joeniati7903]

I never get lump in the throats but it is difficult to swallow.

[@swaggydavisjr]

Hello Dennis I am currently going through health anxiety and being afraid of having panic attacks your videos are helping me find ways to as you say become a warrior and stop being a victim do you have any advice for me to keep going with my road to recovery

[@codybrass4208]

I take pro zack, a nerve pill and clozaril is this to much meds to take at once

[@johnnypina272]

I've been dealing with eye problems like shaky or vibrating vision when looking at patterns and arua with migraine. Which is scaring the crap out of me I have already seen a ophthalmologist which did every test in the book and he said my eyes are fine and referred me to a neruologist. I'm scared has anyone experience this with there vision as anxiety symptom?? I think I have a brain tumor this is very scary!!!

[@TheAnxietyGuy1]

Johnny Pina By default we will always jump to the worst possible conclusion. It's definitely possible that it can be caused by tension and anxiety and once all the tests are in, you'll feel much more assured and an handle those core beliefs that create the sensations.

[@johnnypina272]

The Anxiety Guy did you experience vision changes with anxiety??

[@emilygrant7701]

I have the shaky vibrating vision! It's really bad in places like the grocery store when I'm looking at the shelves or like you said patterns! Do you notice any difference with this when you close one eye?? My issue seems to go away with only one eye open. It's like my eyes aren't working together properly. My Ophthalmologist was puzzled and sent me for an MRI which came back normal! I too have severe anxiety! Not many people seem to suffer from this that I have seen. My doctor still doesn't know the cause! Best of luck!

[@Staytruelee]

The identity thing is so true.

[@pinkpeonygirl]

Lately I have been reading a lot of stories on our local media about people who had certain symptoms that were dismissed as just stress and that turned out to be a brain tumor, killing the patient no one took serious. In the comment section of these articles are even more stories like that. This scares the hell out of me.

[@TheAnxietyGuy1]

Fabienne G. Reason why a checkup is important good points.

[@ralfedaligdig1444]

Googling symptoms is the worst thing ive done to myself..😭😭😭

[@jackg3535]

Same

[@Stevedv5]

I have suffered from health anxiety for 3 years.......but my symptom is ectopic beats. Every day for three years I think I'm going to have a heart attack. Had all the checks and they can't find anything. I am currently trying EMDR. this is similar to CBT. Also Magnesium has helped a great deal.

[@CuernoPequeno1007]

Steve Davis I’ve got something similar. I’ve gone in and out of it. Mine stems mainly from negative thinking. It is a bad habit that can be stopped and will be stopped. Nothing is permanent. Anxiety is not permanent either

[@BREAKINGNECKS23]

What about the burping and throat clearing i think i have hiatial hernia

[@TheAnxietyGuy1]

BREAKINGNECKS23 Lactic acidosis, candida, these are typical causes for these types of symptoms and it’s worth looking into.

[@BREAKINGNECKS23]

The Anxiety Guy u said u burped b4 i feel like i only do it when i get nervous as a bad habbit

[@noblegreer3510]

I'm feeling suicidal, I don't want to suffer anymore..!!

[@wiam7777]

You are not alone

[@joecusher9816]

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