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How Can Anxiety Be Treated?

Anxiety..OCD..Diabetes HIV..Vertigo or Hypothroidism
Hi

I am 27 year old male with healthy nails and skin. I have this disorder of checking symptoms online and jumping to conclusions when the doctor says its stress and anxiety. It all started in 2005 when i had a 1 minute encounter with a friend and after 2 weeks when i came back to.my hometown my head started spinning one day next mornig when i woke up i had 5 bumps on my chest in one line where i had applied an oily moisturizer before my workout i had fever cough and cold..rash went away next morning but cough stayed for 2 weeks..i did not have an upset stomach or nausea but one day i did faint..i googled the symptoms and came to a conclusion that i had HIV and spent days and months and absolutely freaked out. But i was fit fine working out and in the best of health.

I smoke about 20 Cigaretes a day and i drink a lot twice a week so one night way back in 08 i didnt eat anything and consumed a bottle of vodka with coke and 2 packs of cigarettes and slept on my hand. The next morning it all started.Never in my life i had pins and needles. I had shooting pain alover my body, my one eye was watery and blurred again i panicked and thought HIV has become AIDS and again checked symptoms. In a couple.of days i had balancing problems which still comes and goes when i smoke, drink or have coffee.

Now in 2012 few days back i was sleeping and there waa shooting pain on lower back on right side it was like shocks and i again got pins and needles. Thia again led to symptom analysis and it seemed like Acute HIV this time.

I had some blood tests 2 yeara backwhich were part of.my work.routine it said my cholestrol levels were very high and i had developed.fatty nods in my arms and back. There has been hair loss and i have gained weight. I used to train 3 years back but now i dont. I have never has diarrheoa or weight loss. The balancing problem troubles me. I have had fear of heights since childhood. Even when i go to the shopping mall things.sometimes feel.like its moving everywhere. If i look down from 5th floor even then my head spins.

My family has a history of diabetes...but my random sugar test waa 104..Hypothyroidism symptoms seem more i am so stressed out i dont know what to do. There is also pain in my ears sometimes and feels some fluid is.pouring.out. I have had 4 relationships and none of my partners in these 7 years have reported of being sick. When i think about symptoms my face geta tight..head hurts and head spins.... Please help..could it be Blood.pressure? i have quit coffee and alcohol..smoking i have brought down to 2-3 last 4 days

Tue, 30 Sep 2014
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Addiction Medicine Specialist 's  Response
Hi,

In my opinion, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a likely possibility. However, a detailed assessment is necessary to confirm the diagnosis and to also find out if any other co-morbid disorders are present as well.

Best wishes.
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How Can Anxiety Be Treated?

Hi, In my opinion, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a likely possibility. However, a detailed assessment is necessary to confirm the diagnosis and to also find out if any other co-morbid disorders are present as well. Best wishes.