[catsandcoffee]

Hello, so obsessive thoughts are a huge issue for me. For example: you know how if you think of a word long enough, it seems like it isn't real? Or too weird to be real? That's how I am when with everything; I over think it before I even have the chance to stop myself, though. Which sends me into panic attacks, worrying if I'm going crazy. I also start to fear everything because everything seems confusing and odd, and I wonder how people can just accept it. I'm praying that this is just anxiety making me have these thoughts.

But to anyone that has had obsessive thoughts / who over-thinks EVERYTHING and recovered from them (or lessened them in some way), can you please tell me how you did it? And how long it took? If it was medicine, how long did it take? Thanks so much! Happy holidays!

[moralfe]

I know exactly how you feel. I have those thoughts also. I worry and have a fear of health issues. I am able to catch them before they take over. I did not do meds. I did cbt therapy. I started cbt in August and I am so much better. I am not saying that they are 100% gone but I can handle them and they do not control me. Everyday I feel
better and feel that I am getting control back. If feels almost like I am getting back to my old self.
I pray that you get through this. I know how you feel when you get an attack and how long it takes to recover.



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