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[Cthrnstowe]

Hi everyone, not been on here since last year, tried to fight this meno, been unsuccessful had loads of tests over the last months, I'm fighting the hrt route but I'm really struggling feel like I'm gonna have a breakdown, the health anxiety is unbelievable, I've been awake since 3 this morning just worrying about my health😢 Xx

[linz57]

Yes, the dreaded HA, we can tell ourselves we are being irrational but it does help much. Mind you, who wouldn't have HA when virtually every month throws up yet more weird symptoms?
I read that HA is the new term for hypochondria, but to me hypochondria is when a person imagines there's something wrong when they have no symptoms ,whereas HA is an anxiety response to our ever increasing symptoms.
I just know it's a total pain in the ****!
You say you are fighting the hrt route Cthrnstowe but it can help ease the anxiety somewhat, or at least help you cope a little better 

[Cthrnstowe]

I know it's stupid linz57 and it would probably help but I'm frightened of taking it x

[CLKD]

So you will continue to feel ill?  What's the worst that could happen?

I'm struggling with depression 2-day and of course, immediately think it will take over again 

[Cazikins]

I know it's stupid linz57 and it would probably help but I'm frightened of taking it x

I use to think the same as you but I "gave in" & it helped me so much. I was working full time then & could not cope.

Now 9 years later.............. still on it but a very, very low dose & coping (but not in F/T work).

What made the decision easier for me was when a doctor refused to give me HRT the first time I mentioned - that was like a red rag to a bull. 

[Hurdity]

So you will continue to feel ill?  What's the worst that could happen?

I'm struggling with depression 2-day and of course, immediately think it will take over again 

Hope you're feeling better today CLKD....

Hurdity x