Health anxiety

rockvillemom
Sun, 21 Jan 2018 20:34:51 +0000

@dwhite - hi and sorry you are having this issue. I would focus on the menopause-anxiety link. I find that I get very “stuck” and anxious on minor issues at times - even when logically I know it is not a big deal. It is very frustrating. I am trying to manage with exercise, which helps somewhat. Talking about it helps too, even to hear that you are not crazy. I have a same age co-worker experiencing the same thing and just to be able to share some of it with her, without someone trying to minimize it or tell me I am being ridiculous is very helpful. Anyway, sharing here is a great first step. Obviously health issues are not minor, but the menopause-anxiety worrying in circles thing can impact both major and minor topics.