Again, thank you for your response...

It wasn't my intent to engage in a debate, but most of my posts have been responses to others with similar concerns...do all of these individuals have something more than anxiety? I don't...

Thank you for your reply E-man. Understandably, you are not a medical professional - or one that qualifies as a psychologist, therapist, or other mental health professional. While I understand my...

Thanks, Chris...anyone else? :-/

I'm sorry. I'm in a funk, too.

Anyone else feel like a failure when they're doing 'well' then need meds? I thought I was doing well then stress caught up to me last light. My mind starting fearing that I would harm one of my kids...

I do similar things. I think of something then it happens then wonder why. I see someone after thinking of them then wonder why. I wonder if I should make something out of it then worry I'm crazy for...

Look at something in the room and concentrate on it...a couch with woven fabric, the table, etc. Try to analyze each detail of that item to the smallest part possible. Imagine individual strands of...

I had an aunt who was bipolar then my sister suffered mental breaks three times...hate playing the blame game, but I think my mom always made me fearful of becoming mentally ill. Doing something out...

Thanks...seems like I'm always seeking affirmation that I have typical anxiety. :(

Bump :) Anyone?

My first panic attack happened over a year ago...I experienced a short period of constant intrusive thoughts, about a few weeks, thereafter. It's like my mind switched to paranoia after the attack. I...

I'm not sure who I really am. I worry so much about how others perceive me that I don't know if I've ever been 'myself'.

I can never keep my house clean enough...three young kids, two dogs, four cats. I vacuum almost every other day. As soon I clean one mess, another one is made. I'm never satisfied because I think of...

I loved your post - but don't what anyone to be discouraged if exercise doesn't work. My first panic attacks started during a time when I ran two miles everyday. Never had a panic attack prior to...

Ugh. I hate messes. I'm not an OCD germ person, but I do hate clutter!! I truly can't relax if my home is messy. Kids toys, pet hair...lose papers...I become so incredibly irritable!!! Just wanted to...

Kyle - I'll chat anytime. :)

I think I understand....I wonder about depression as well. I start thinking in a 'what's the point?' approach...

Yep...I worry it will happen to me as well...

Intrusive thoughts (e.g., harming loved ones, fear if going crazy or hearing voices), some health anxiety and fear of public places when alone...overall, mostly pure o.

Same thing here...horrible thoughts of harming my children. I also fear becoming schizophrenic or bipolar. These are my two biggest fears as the news coverage about mothers who kill their children...

Mine has been low for the past few months now it's back. Too much stress....Christmas, work, death in the family, death of my kitty....messy house....kids...etc...

You don't seem psychotic - poor word choice, maybe? Unless you're hallucinating and/or hearing voices...psychotic doesn't apply to you. You sound depressed and plagued by an OCD mindset. You feel...

I hope you've heard from him since your post...

Hope you're doing better now...