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Diagnosed with hEDS but I can’t stop thinking that it’s just in my head

I was just diagnosed by my family doctor yesterday with hEDS and it just can’t be possible I’m fine I’m 17 and yeah I seem to get injured a lot but it’s not that bad I played football for three years and non stop weight lifting for those years and it seems like my body just gave out the pain seems to just get worse but I can’t stop thinking that it’s just in my head.
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Welcome to the room. You will be able to express and air your concerns about your condition with people who may have the same condition as you. Sometimes talking to people in the same position as you can put your mind at ease. Try not to worry at this stage. You’ve just been given the news and it’s probably been a bit of shock. Give yourself time to process this and once you have done this then you can start dealing with the situation. I know it’s been bad news but maybe it’s not as bad as it seems. Hang in there Jordon.
Thank you for joining and sharing.
Sorry to hear this.
Understand right now your mind all over the place, we are here to offer compassion, empathy and sensitivity.
I am one of the Team of Community Champions. We guide, advise and support members.
One of my friends on here I am going to tag right now.
@chiarieds has the condition you have and I am sure the lady will offer a lot to help you.
Kind and supportive.
Please if I can help further please ask .
Only too happy to be helping, listening and being supportive.
Please take care.
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Take a break, take stock and then re-think what your capabilities are.
17 is very young to have to find your body letting you down.
Take it slower yeh?
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It’s nice to see you’ve met and responded to people on the forum. It really is one of the best place to express yourself, ask advice or just come on for a chat. I’ve got to connect with such lovely people on here. You will find people with the same condition as you like Chiarieds. She really is good source of advice and support and maybe she can help you on journey to adjust with your condition.