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Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 2:14 am
by Megun
I don't know what to do anymore...
Two years ago I was obsessed with my breathing, then with every single physical symptom of anxiety. Then came the obsession about my sleep and the one about suicide.
I overcome any of these but it's been a long time when my harm obsessions started.
Also I can't shake the fear of being mentally ill.
I have constant conversation in my head and awful depersonalisation.
I try to not be afraid of my scary thoughts, I try to accept them and distract myself, but nothing is working...

My psychiatrist said to me that there is no way to becoming schizophrenic but I try to convince myself that I already have that illness... :mad:

Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 10:25 am
by Guest
Megun,

First take a deep breath. Now try to relax.

I am so, so sorry you are going through this horrid form of anxiety. Harm and mental illness obsessions are common for OCDers.

In addition to doing the program, I would recommend looking into cognitive behaviorial therapy. CBT is considered to be an excellent way to cope with anxiety and obsessions.

http://therapists.psychologyto..._search.php?t=custom

http://helppro.com/

http://www.4therapy.com/

http://www.ocfoundation.org/

You'll be ok.