Since my recovery of HA I have been contacted by many people literally at their wits end asking for advice, how can they overcome their health worries, and what I did to battle this in conjunction with the program. I know when I first joined I wished their was a specific section for this and I think this forum should be opened up where people can post symptoms and discuss with each other how to keep going with the program to overcome this particular type of anxiety. It also should be moderated by someone who has overcome health anxiety, that can respond to questions, and assist with advice based on the program, and their own struggle with Health anxiety.
Anyone else agree?

Jay

That's a good idea. I used to worry terribly about my health.Still worry to a degree but talking about it would help people to get it out and discuss what can be done.

This would be great!!! I still suffer from Health anxiety..and can't shake it. I have been to soooo many doctors..ER's you would think I would start believing that nothing is physically wrong...but I can't. The symptoms are there....

I think it's a great idea too and would love to take part. Health concerns and worries were a big part of my anxiety. I've made terrific strides, but those health worries persist, though to a much lesser degree. A forum for discussing ways to get past these fears would be very helpful. When do we start?

Guys I'm glad you agree...Health anxiety is tough because we through entire days not only focusing on our anxiety but we go further than most by manifesting our fears into health worries. I dunno how we start...doesn't Carolyn need to open a forum?

I suppose that is how it works, it says they will try to accomodate all requests. I wonder if we could do something more informal in the meantime -- since it may take a while to open a new forum. I suppose we could simply start a dialouge under the obsessing chapter. What do you think?

Sorry for the delay in my response. Things have been great lately so I've been taking advantag eof everyday by playing sports, travelling, and just enjoying life again. I have no problem starting a thread under the OCD section. Is everyone else on board?

Jay

Hi everyone, I am new as of today.

I too was hoping there was a specific place for HA. I am glad to see you guys want it too!

I am at the moment a complete basket case. Does this program really work? The thought of being like this forever is sickening to me. Exhausting... But you guys know that right? I am finally with people who know how I feel???

Thanks,
Janet
(I couldn't use my name for the display!)

Dear Nerveball, I haven't checked in here for a while, just only saw your reply. Hope you are still interested in getting a dialogue about health anxiety goind. It's a big problem for so many of us, I think it would really be helpful. I'm going to go ahead and post under the obsessive, scary thoughts section and hope people join in.

I'm all for a forum on HA. This is my first time to post on this site and HA is the main thing I'm really needing info on. Just let me know!!

Mama Cass,
Mr. Nervball put us in the Obsessive section!
Come join us! What is your HA hangup? Anything in particular?

Janet