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Q: I Do Not Have Anxiety...right?
asked by: 1_drama_queen on June 3rd, 2005
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Today I woke up to myself.... I am not who I once was.
I was that typical girl,
always doing things out of the ordinary
always the centre of attention
always acting before I thought
i was independant
i was outspoken and respected
i had a huge group of girlfriends

so what has happened.... Have I just matured or is it deeper than that.

Today I signed up to this forum because I need answers, they may not be that right answers but I refuse to tell anyone that I am struggling.
In two years lots has changed.....
I have become a control freak about everything
- school work (i always have to top the class)
- going to the gym, I have to go every day
- I watch what I eat like crazy
- I rarely go out anymore because I am focusing on school, something that I never did

so whats wrong, it doesn't sound out of the ordinary does it?
I am topping the class, I am motivated with the gym, my body is in good shape, I have a beautiful boyfriend and a loving family.....
However I am nuts
one of my very close friends, who is quite similar to me, told me that he is now getting help because of his stress and anxiety, maybe I should too.
I am pushing my boyfriend away because I don't think that I am good enough for him, I drive him insane with my jealous outbursts and he has done nothing wrong.
Where can I get help.... Is this stress.... All I want is to be perfect, I know that is not normal.
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poetmcc
replied on June 3rd, 2005
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Sorry dont mean to scare you but the feeling odf having to be perfect is what leads to eating disorders and ocd.
You say you are crazy about going to the gym and waht you eat, these are all warning signs. Wanting to be perfect is the most devastatoing thing you can do to yourself. Please follow your friend and get help like she is- you guys can motivate each other....
Pediatrician is good to start with and they can refer you to a psychiatrist/ nutritionist/counselor, whoever you need...
Take care of yourself, dont let eating disorders or depression or the obsession to be perfect happen to you- it opens up pits of hell.
I am thinking of you ok. Pm me anytime...I am there for you. Keep posting on how you're doing.
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1_drama_queen
replied on June 3rd, 2005
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Denial
Thanks for your response... I know I need help, but i'm not sure to what extent. Things are easing up a little.... Since I met my boyfriend I now don't feel so guilty when I eat one piece of chocolate.... Before I would run for miles if I even licked anything sweet! So I guess he has helped me... However ever since he told me "you are the perfect girlfriend all my friends are jealous" I feel like I have to live up to it, and I put so much energy into being his perfect girlfriend that i'm tired!
I don't think I have an eating disorder, I just care about what goes into my body.... My mum use to worry, but i'm getting better....
Thank you again for the support
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Lennon
replied on June 4th, 2005
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Perfect is overrated.............Everyone you see on t.V. Isn't perfect.....That's why they get divorced. Don't spend your life worrying about a piece of chocolate......Or running to make someone else happy. You matter more than what you think.
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lil mama3
replied on June 5th, 2005
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I Think Ur Perfectly Fine
:wink: I dont think their is any thing rong with u. It sounds to me like ur just doing what u have to do in life. I wish I would of been motivated like u are, ur trying to get ur education done, ur waching ur weight and stuff like that. I think is perfectly normal for a person to act like that, who's traying to do something for them self's. Now dont get me rong, dont stress ur self always limit ur self if u dont do everything in one day, then it's fine just remember their is alwayz another day. U know was so funny tough that if someone dont do nothing in life their is alwayz someone that has something to say about them, and u that ur trying to do something for ur self, u think u have anxiety, well I dont think so in my point of view. Now about u thinking that ur boyfriend is to much for u then, right their is not good baby girl, u should love ur self and put ur self first always maybe u have low-self esteem dont ever say that a guy is to much for u ok.......I hope my words help u on something :wink: good luck
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