What is wrong with me!

[Terri L]

I am 21 years old and should not be having anxiety problems, but that is exactly what this feels like. It feels like I have panic attacks a couple times a day about the most nonsensical things! I have a phobia of getting the terrible disease ALS but all I am thinking about is that I have it. I know it is irrational but it is to the point that I am not eating correctly, thinking clearly, sleeping properly, or just living life the way I am supposed to. I have trouble enjoying everyday life because something is always on the back of my mind. Also I have had body aches lately, Back pains, leg cramps, and numbness and this just adds to my phobia. I have no insurance so I won't be able to see a doctor for another 2 months, but I might be crazy by then! I am not scared of getting panic attacks, just scared of everything else! At this point I hope this is something treatable if it is just an anxiety disorder or if it something physically wrong with me causing all this burden on my mind and body. Please comment on what this could be.

 

[physics help]

I suggest you go to your family doctor and tell him whats going on. Even though you have no insurance, talk to him, and he will work up a payment plan for you. I also suggest that you start an exercise program. Exercise does wonders for the body and the mind. Start off with just walking. I suffered silently as a teenager, but recovered and am now married, happy, and have 3 children. Exercise and diet is key! Good luck!!