I’ve been struggling with being somewhat of a hypochondriac over the past few years. I’ve dealt with anxiety for a good part of my life, started in high school and still controls me today. Now 32 and working full time I decided to see if you all can help out at all. 

Here are some of the things I struggle with—

1. I frequently will find myself in the ER after very minor issues (headache, chest pain, numbness in ligaments) 

2. I have a serious issue in taking medicine. Even something as simple as a Claritin, or Advil. I typically take a pill then moments later find myself in the bathroom trying to gag out my fear. 

3. Social Anxiety(in a different way) I have been a successful broker for quite sometime now, but can feel myself on the brink of an anxiety attack when I meet someone who I think is “smarter than me” 

4. My mother is somewhat older and at times I find myself having complete breakdowns and find myself unable to accomplish tasks due to the fear of her passing... 

5. This one is somewhat strange.. I have spent thousands of dollars on high tech security systems and cameras at my residence. I often feel as if there is a bounty on my head. I feel as if I’m “wanted”(dead or alive)-ha 

6. And finally the more typical of my worries, finding the perfect woman. I am pretty active when it comes to dates and with women, but regardless I feel as if I will never meet the right one. I have pondered flying across the country in search of the future lady. I also have a weird drawing to rather crazy, intense women.. 

Someone please dissect this and let me know what’s going on.. thanks guys