Read this book.....

[1Peter5:7]

I'm new to this forum. I am looking to encourage others and also find encouragement myself. I've been a long time health anxiety sufferer and only recently found a doctor who I believe will help. He recommended this book, and I must agree with it. A lot of us health anxiety sufferers are considered "adult children". I would encourage others to research "adult children" and see if this fits your mold.

On to the book....."Adult Children of Alcoholics" by Janet Geringer Woititz.....

Do not let the word "alcoholics" fool you. You can replace that word with "anxiety" or anything else for that matter and it all still makes sense.

I hope this helps.....Any encouragement for a longtime health anxiety sufferer?

[NateFL]

Another good one is "When Panic Attacks", by David Burns.  You are given over 50 ways to defeat your anxiety, you choose the one that suits you best...

http://www.amazon.com/When-Panic-Attacks-Drug-Free-Anxiety/dp/0767920716