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Pain sensations phobia

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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 

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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