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Autism and health anxiety as I get older

Lonehare12

I’m autistic and finding that health anxiety is getting harder as I get older.

I’m very aware of my body, and things like new sensations, appointments, and waiting for results can feel overwhelming. At times this feeds into a sense of hopelessness.

I’d really appreciate hearing from others who relate or have found ways of coping.

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  • Yes my health anxiety is increasing with age. I didn't used to worry about things like that at all. Now I get quite consumed by it.

    I try to rationalise it and remind myself that my thoughts aren't facts but I've definitely not mastered the coping part yet.

  • in reply to Expecto_Patronum

    I actually worry less about my health now than I did when I was younger, I think mostly because I have very good GP's who I trust and I'm in a much much better place mentally than I was.

    Also having had 3 almost died experiences enabled me to face my own mortality better, I don't want to die and I fear pain, but I know I'm mortal, I tell myself I don't need to worry and I've been dong it for so long I've actually started to believe myself.

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  • in reply to Expecto_Patronum

    I actually worry less about my health now than I did when I was younger, I think mostly because I have very good GP's who I trust and I'm in a much much better place mentally than I was.

    Also having had 3 almost died experiences enabled me to face my own mortality better, I don't want to die and I fear pain, but I know I'm mortal, I tell myself I don't need to worry and I've been dong it for so long I've actually started to believe myself.

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