Hey all! New to the group but I’ve suffered from anxiety for as long as I could remember (literally since I was 8). 

Anyway, I’ve was recently diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease called myositis and would love to know how to manage my anxiety around the situation while I wait for treatment. Apparently, the treatment is often effective and my doctors have said that I should be able to make a full recovery considering my age (27 Male) and my general health. I just cannot seem to stop worrying and catastrophizing though. Like my mind keep going to this idea that I’m going to die, even though the illness itself isn’t know to be fatal. 

Would just love some support and maybe words of wisdom on how to manage this issue. I’ve tried so many tactics from my past anxiety bouts but this is the first time it’s real and I’m not sure how to manage it.