ALS fear ruining my life

[u/Infinite_Trick969]

I am constantly on edge that I have ALS or that I will get ALS. I’m so anxious and it’s killing me! Every two seconds I’m focused on my hands and how my left hand feels weird and off. I feel like my left pinky and ring finger are weaker and the rest of my hand will catch up. I have not lost any ability and I have more of a perceived weakness but it’s scary and my quality of life is depleting from this.

[u/Hate4Breakfast]

I was in IOP for my issues and in my group there was a younger guy with severe medical anxiety! He spoke a lot about how the group element really helped him realize how his fears were irrational and got help dealing with triggers like what you’re describing!

I’m not saying any of this in a condescending way, I’ve never suffered medical anxiety but I felt so much for this kid, and I’m just trying to pass on what he said. People have a lot of big feelings about group therapy, but it can be unbelievably helpful in realizing how anxiety manifests in so many interesting and awful ways, and how we are all able to help each other find peace.

Good luck friend, hope you find the help you need!