Kalibre
11-22-2016, 07:07 AM
I had a major panic attack about a month ago. Since then I've had persistent earworms, music in my brain nonstop basically.
I can change the track in my head, but I can't seem to stop the loop of songs running through my head 24/7. The only distraction I get is if I'm watching TV, having a conversation or am really mentally concentrated on something.
I have done my fair share of research on this. Some studies suggest that this is a part of an OCD symptom or a sign of depression. I do not have any other OCD symptoms, and since this happened from a Panic attack (I do suffer from anxiety) and I've had depression before, I believe this is more linked to depression/anxiety.
The thing is, for the last two weeks I have been feeling quite good. No depression, but the symptoms keep on lasting. During my happy period it is easier to cope with it. But after a while I fall back into anxiety/depression when I realize this symptom is not going away. It would be nice to have some peace and quiet in my mind. It feels like I can't be totally present without absolute concentration, and only for a few minutes.
I know that earworms are quite common among everyone, the difference here is that mine seems to be very persistent. I was wondering if anyone has the same problem and if so, has it gotten better and in that case how?
PS. I am not on any medication and I am quite apprehensive towards medication.
I can change the track in my head, but I can't seem to stop the loop of songs running through my head 24/7. The only distraction I get is if I'm watching TV, having a conversation or am really mentally concentrated on something.
I have done my fair share of research on this. Some studies suggest that this is a part of an OCD symptom or a sign of depression. I do not have any other OCD symptoms, and since this happened from a Panic attack (I do suffer from anxiety) and I've had depression before, I believe this is more linked to depression/anxiety.
The thing is, for the last two weeks I have been feeling quite good. No depression, but the symptoms keep on lasting. During my happy period it is easier to cope with it. But after a while I fall back into anxiety/depression when I realize this symptom is not going away. It would be nice to have some peace and quiet in my mind. It feels like I can't be totally present without absolute concentration, and only for a few minutes.
I know that earworms are quite common among everyone, the difference here is that mine seems to be very persistent. I was wondering if anyone has the same problem and if so, has it gotten better and in that case how?
PS. I am not on any medication and I am quite apprehensive towards medication.