Hypochondria after Thyroid Diagnosis

[Guest guest]

Okay, so my sensible side is in here somewhere, and I fully realize

that going to the ER 4 times in 2 weeks was way excessive. It took so

long to get diagnosed with Grave's Disease (5 years), and I had a

horrible complicated pregnancy and nearly died an hour before

delivering my daughter. Then of course, after the radioactive iodine,

I was found to have Hashi's antibodies as well, which only further

complicates things.

Here's the thing.. I've had 3 EKG's in the past two weeks, 2 head

CT's, but I still excessively worry. Yes, I KNOW I have Hashimoto's

and I see Dr. R. tomorrow to have my meds adjusted, so I know I will

be okay, I just can't stop obsessing.

I don't want to be this way. I want to live in the light of my

blessings every single day. I was doing so well for a while (still had

health anxiety issues), but always have this " impending " doom feeling.

Has anyone else turned into a maniac after a Hashi's/Grave/Other

Illness?

I'm going to ask Dr. R. about seeing a therapist for it tomorrow.

Take care all!

--Kim