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Pain sensations phobia

hohner

My mind gets caught up with pain sensations, be it gut, bowel or muscle which has resulted in a body sensation fear anxiety loop. This freezes me up and I go into a feeling vulnerable state don't know what to do and thus can't move state.  My whole life is stopped by these sensations, so any ground I make(in an non-anxiety state) is lost. It takes me days to recover..... basically I now scared of my body. I assume it is because I am sensitive to touch, so pain is a type touch from within. Any thoughts on the cause or the solution. Thanks 

  • sounds like fairly sensible advice from the doc,

    The pills are probably more effective as a placebo but if that works its good too.

    I found with migraines that its the decision to listen to your body that makes the difference, fighting against the pain makes the pain stronger.

    As long as you honestly decide to understand what the pain is trying to tell you and do what you can to improve your lifestyle things should get better.

    I know its hard to work through but you will get there.

     

     

  • Spoke to the doc today about this,, she said it was the way my brain was wired by Autism and that when I am under stress it is magnified. So it was about relaxing in a comfort zone and prescriped me a low dosage beta-blocker for the anxiety. I will try to accept the pain but it hard to do so and try and gain power in more aspects of my life with the right support in place. A lot of this is about my Aspergers being non-recognised since birth until recently after I had a breakdown when big changes occurred in my life that I have/had no control off.

  • I think i know what you mean, I used to have what the doctor described as Anxiety pains when I was younger, basically severe abdominal pain that lasted for hours and left me bent over and unable to do anything.

    As I remember they just went away and I dont really know why, 

    my advice would be to think positive, relax, try and be aware of the muscles that are tight and painful but not be upset or dominated by them.

    I dont think drugs are a good idea, to me this is a mental issue and an opportunity to gain self control and awareness.

    Try to accept the pain and realise that pain is not bad, its just part of the way your body is wired.

    If you acknowledge pain and say OK you have done your job, I dont need you, go away now you should get control.

    I know you have tried that and its not easy but one day it will just happen and things will get better.

  • I have this too, and I have hypochrondria, which means that I have an unhealthy preoccupation with my body and tiny little sensations. A slight pain in my head makes me think I have a brain tumor, or a slight tummy ache and I have an inflamed appendix. Of course through worrying, any tiny sensation is magnified , whereas without thinking about the body, you might not notice things so much. But it is easier said than done when you are in the grip of anxiety to divert your attention!. Distraction works best however, be it a book or talking to someone. It is also the case that anxiety can CAUSE aches and pains because of body tension. I have had physiotherapy and have learnt some breathing techniques, but I still get anxious.