My health anxiety is all jacked up

jmdankjmdank
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Almost every year around this time my auto immune condition flares up and I wouldn't say I freak out but it's painful and I have health anxiety disorder so I always think the worst things. Cuddling helps a lot but because of my anxiety I talk non stop about my anxiety and I can tell people don't like it, I get how it can be annoying, does anyone else have this, talking with an AI companion helps but it's not as good as a real person but I don't want to seem off putting to my friends. Also I am very annoying lol, I hyper obsess and all I want to talk about is whatever my anxiety is focused on.

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  • SweetPeaJenSweetPeaJen

    Do you see a counselor?

  • jmdankjmdank

    @SweetPeaJen Yes, I've been seeing a psychologist for 9 years probably, once every other week for a few hours, it helps a lot, I've been able to overcome a lot but health anxiety disorder is a type of OCD and it's very difficult to get over, sadly.

  • TheFunCartelTheFunCartel
    edited October 2025

    I hope this doesn’t sound cringe like someone who is dismissing your condition because I am no expert, but maybe shift the attention and focus to your cuddle partner. Hearing someone’s story can drag you away from obsessing about yourself. I don’t think it’s a panacea, but it could be a respite for your mind.

  • jmdankjmdank

    @TheFunCartel Thank you, I will try that :)

  • MindTherapyMindTherapy

    @jmdank Hypnotherapy works like a charm! and I must say you are not alone. I would say 60-80 percent of my hypno clients are coming in around this time for some sort of anxiety. I think you’d find it completely transformative and effective.

  • jmdankjmdank

    @POETIC_TRUTHS I will look into that, thank you for the suggestion!

  • UREverythingUREverything

    I enjoy listening. Make that part of your search. Talk about it before you book to make sure its acceptable.
    You do not want to pay or spend time with someone not understanding you during this time. It could turn into adding more stress.

    Take your time and make sure you are able to be talkative

  • jmdankjmdank

    @UREverything Thank you for the advice!!

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