hypochondriac

For the first time, my stomach felt similar to what people might compare to heartburn. I’ve never had heartburn or intestinal issues to the point where it disables me from speaking. It feels as though I don't do my part in taking care of myself, but I surely do; maybe that’s the issue. Am I so worried about what I'm eating and my health that I'm neglecting something else? But what is the other? What could I be doing wrong after years and years of such a similar lifestyle and diet?

I’ve been told I'm a bit of a hypochondriac, and I don’t think that’s entirely untrue, though not to any extreme degree. I tend to be a bit paranoid about my health, and if something bothers me for longer than a week, I think I have cancer or some other debilitating disease. I can’t be the only one who feels this way; there’s absolutely no way. For the most part, we all want to be healthy individuals who live active and fulfilling lives. However, if an illness, injury, or trauma occurred and turned your life upside down, the impact would be deeply felt. I carry loads of empathy for those in such positions; it's not something I would wish on my worst enemy, although I like to think that I have no enemies.

At this point in my life, I could never fully understand how they feel, I won’t even try. I believe that’s why I emphasize my health and being able to move and exercise. I’d like to think I'm doing my part in being grateful and having gratitude for being a fully functioning human who, in the grand scheme of things, hasn’t had to worry about much.