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Q: Is This a Type of Anxiety Or Is This Normal?

asked by: UniqueCC1 on September 5th, 2006

New User

I’m not sure if my thoughts are normal or not. I know everyone may experience some type of fear but I go through it 24/7 and it’s making me go crazy. My brain is consistently thinking that something horribly wrong will happen to my family or even me. I can’t stand that I think too much into detail. I worry about every single little detail on stupid normal daily routines. I fear death and have horrible thoughts come to mind throughout the day. If I go to the grocery store I think everyone is watching and talking about me. I could be working or watching my boys play and all of a sudden I would have a horrifying thought of my family or myself getting hurt and will start to cry. That can’t be normal. What does this sound like to you? Please any thoughts/suggestions will help me a great deal.

Thanks!

Replies(3)

ccris123

replied on September 6th, 2006

Experienced User

Sounds like obsessive compulsive disorder. Everyone has a little bit of ocd, but sometimes it invades your life. Try reading up on it at psychcentral.Com or a similar website. When those thoughts invade your mind, turn it into something positive. Imagine yourself as the hero. Sometimes it stems from insecurity. Your md can help you on your road too.

johnR

replied on September 6th, 2006

Experienced User

It does sound like anxiety and ocd. Why don't you try and join a cbt group. It will teach you how to keep things in perspective and learn how not too worry so much.

UniqueCC1

replied on September 7th, 2006

New User

Thanks to you both. I will check it out.

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