Hi new here many issues

[Pokerguy]

Hi I am new here dont understand site at all, but I will try. Hi my name is Tom I am 26 years old and have suffered with anxiety,Ocd,and constant worrying for years.Lately I am going crazy, I began worring about health issues, numbness in foot that traveled up leg causing swelling. They are not sure what it is but narrowing it down. I began obsessing over that and evrything more than usual. Started running to hospital thinking blood clots exc.... I have soo much on mind but when it comes down to it I fear I am on the verge of going crazy. Even if I found Out it was nothing I am to worked up already. I cant sleep, not a great appetite cant sit still for not even a second. Constant worrying that I am seriously going out of my mind and dont even know why, just on such edge of obsessing over death and really going crazy. Everyday feels like I am getting closer and sooo close I feel helpless. I have high blood pressure because of this, now on meds also I take no medicine for anxiety dont like the way I feel on it. Please someone HELP.... :cry:

[kaialian]

Hi Pokerguy,

I am so sorry for what you are going through!! When you feel so anxious, what do you do? Do you have any relaxation techniques? Or anything?

I find if I keep myself busy, in moments of high anxiety, I can distract myself. Do you have hobbies? Or something you like to do? Perhaps you can try to learn something new, like painting or playing a musical instrument.

Have you ever seen a therapist?

[Aaron]

You have an interesting story, pokerguy. I have had similar issues, it seems. Is your leg actually numb or does it just feel jello-y/like it's full of water? Is it actually swollen or does it just feel that way?