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Hey Brandi -

I know this one pretty well from experience :).

Overspending is definitely a symptom of emotional distress. Same as overeating, oversleeping, overthinking, etc....you get the idea, anything that is excessive can be a symptom of an emotional problem. You and millions of others have ...

Hi Clearsky-

Unforunately, I know how you feel. I went to a a very sweet wedding this past weekend and felt horrible the whole time. I felt like a was a stranger their even though my wife was with me. Very frustrating and difficult.

The thoughts and feelings can feel overwhelming but I think you ...

Over the last few years I have had most of the obsessive scary thoughts that are so common to those who have shared them hear. I have come to realize that they are not so weird or uncommon as I originally thought.

My current issue is that I am in a men's therapy group that is led by a PhD. I have ...

Great post, Boon! You are a great influence on those who are suffering with the disorder. Thanks for all you do!
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Ok, I'll join in the fun (err...misery! :)

- Spaciness in public places
- DP/DR - feeling strange/different around others
- Fear of going crazy
- Fear of fainting
- Fear of dying
- Fear of heart attack
- Fear of the past and future
- Racing mind
- Strange thoughts & memories at odd times
- Poor ...

AmandaJo - I get the same way. Death is a very common obsession. We all fear it if we are afraid of the unknown. I am a born-again believer but my disorder causes me to question everything and make we want to know exact details of everything. I get pretty obsessive about it at times but it does ...

Anyone have more spaciness and strange unreal feelings around their loved ones and families than other people. I get like this at times and feel very guilty because of it. After all the home should be a place of refuge and peace with the ones we love not a place for more anxiety. Can anyone relate?

Welcome to the anxiety/OCD club. We are here for you. I can relate to some of what you describe.

Lately, I have been dealing with my difficult childhood and have blamed it on my problems with anxiety/depression. I am curious how many people out there feel that a bad childhood is the cause or not?? How many people come from a loving, stable childhood and have anxiety/depression problems?

I bought the program back in 2005 and was wondering if it has changed at all since?? I am wanting to start back up. Has there been any updates in the last couple years? Thanks.