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~HealthyMe~ Try to be less affected and more effective (I hope I got the e and a right). Gotta you. ;) What you said here is true. My big nemesis is the bank because I can't get over how last year I was late one time--no big deal. Now? They sic the dogs on me because I am 18 days late? 10 years ago ...

Thanks for the replies. I am trying to be brave, to keep in mind that these are just thoughts - bad thoughts- but thoughts none the less. It's been a tough day and I suppose I'm out of steam and patience. I do miss not being afraid and being comfortable in my own skin.It's a sad thing...

Any suggestions or helpful hints??? I do feel so lost inside and out...

I am not new to anxiety and it's side effects and have recently re-discovered the terrible depersonalization symptoms. I'm doing my best to cope but am very down about it. The confusion, the fog, the feeling as if I'm in a bad dream or not even here at all. It's so hard to remain neutral and not fee...

HI Angelisa, I think the previous people have given you some great advice. I used to have obsessive thoughts while I was driving. It would make me crazy. I was afraid of them, constantly trying to run from them and it seemed the more I tried, the more vivid they became. I finally decided to to chang...

These feelings have been the biggest part of my anxiety symptoms and are very scary and frustrating. I will attest to the fact that the more you chase them down and focus on them the more they mess with you. I've been told they are just an illusion or anxiety symptom, however if you let them they ta...

MsA - As far as I know these types of thoughts are not uncommon and does not mean you are abnormal. They are definitely part of what goes on in your head when you are suffering from anxiety. Try your best to tell yourself that they are only thoughts and that you know yourself well enough to know tha...