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Generally, things are going well in my life. New relationship, about to buy a house, & general good health. However, I have suffered w/health anxiety for years, & now it's time for my annual exam. I'm currently on antibiotics for a bladder infection. Of course, before I knew it was just an infection, I was thinking the worst. So, naturally, with my exam coming up, I'm worried about everything, the mammogram, the blood work, everything. And, for the first time, I sat back & thought, things are going so well, something has to be wrong?! Why do I do that? Does anyone else feel this way?

I can relate to what you describe. To be able to be calm and accepting of the present moment is my ultimate goal. Having something to worry about is a learned habit and so are negative thoughts about myself. I have lived with FEAR and insecurity- in one form or another- my whole life. A book I found helpful to me was "The power of NOW" to stay in the present moment and observe the mind. Also, moving is typically a very stressful time so it could be contributing to the negative feelings too.