obsessions

jag0611 · Post by **jag0611** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 10:19 am

I have been dealing with anxiety for the past 2 years, and it has come and gone but now it is back and it is only about little stupid stuff.
1. Being away from my car or house. It's so weird and stupid, but when I am far away from my car or home I get so anxious and nervous. It has made me not want to ride with people, and I insist on driving all the time.
Any suggestions on how to get rid of this awful feeling so I can try to live normally, somewhat.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 10:31 am

Another big one I forgot to mention.
A big thing with me is getting real anxious because I am scared I am going to have an anxiety attack in front of people and friends. I believe that is my biggest fear right now. I am almost fine when I am alone but when I am around people it sucks. And I don't think it is really social anxiety. It is just an anxiety of being noticeably anxious in front of peers.
Any help?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 6:09 am

I went through this and still am. For about two weeks, I was afraid to leave my house. Doing the everyday things, go to the market, etc. was very difficult for me. I felt like I needed to run to my safe place which happens to be my bed. Since, listening to the tapes and CD's I have been trying to feel the anxiety and do the things anyway. It is not easy,,,sometimes very hard but, I am encouraging myself not to avoid and feel the anxious feelings. Reminding myself of all the stuff the tapes say....I am going to be fine, this is just anxiety, i am not going to die...etc. I also have been exercising everyday and this has made a HUGE difference. I hope this helps....when we confront what fears us most it seems to alleviate some of the anxiety in time. Best of luck....keep floating.