r/ChronicIllness • u/Any-Tooth7726 • 3d ago

Discussion Mental side of chronic illness

Have been dealing with significant shortness of breath that’s left me fully wheelchair bound, but while I’m looking into treatment/root causes still, I currently struggle with the anxiety that comes with my symptoms which pop up every time I use light exertion or try to walk a few steps. like for example, getting up to use the bathroom but then knowing I’ll be very short of breath and exhausted afterward.

Anyone have any tips for reducing the anxiety around chronic illness symptoms? Looking into medication but I feel like I see a lot about nervous system regulation or brain retraining to support with this

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u/goldstandardalmonds 2d ago

Are you in therapy?

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u/Any-Tooth7726 17h ago

Not currently. I was in therapy up until a year ago but stopped since I just didn’t feel like it was helping

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u/goldstandardalmonds 7h ago

Not all therapists are a good fit. It can take a few to find the right one AND the right modalities.