Monumental Emotions

I have been diagnosed with severe Generalized anxiety disorder and moderate OCD, and lately those two things have been spiraling out of control. I often have extreme reactions to changes of plans or just things that don't go how I wanted them to go in general. It feels like the world is ending when this happens and I have a full blown panic attack- over ridiculous things. For instance, this week my mother picked some zucchini in her garden and asked me if I would make zucchini bread. All week we were busy and I didn't have a chance until finally today, she asked me to do it. However I fell asleep and so she went ahead and did it for me, and I freaked out. It was the whole nine yards- crying, screaming, hitting myself. Basically acting completely insane. It just felt like the worst thing that could happen, like my life was over. And after I have one of these episodes I feel really depressed for awhile until I can get over it. I just don't know what is causing me to overreact like this. I'm tired of feeling like a crazy person all the time, and my family seems to think I'm just being a brat.

Nice to see you here mvlv

I'm sorry that you're going through a hard time with your emotions and that they are spiralling out of control.

I've downloaded a few relaxation apps on my smart phone - I find it does help when I need some quiete time and a place for me to be "just me", if this makes sense. I'm trying to listen to them once a day but it doesn't always exactly work.

I'm also practicing my breathing techniques - if you're familiar with them -

Breathe in for 3 seconds
Hold for 3 seconds
Breathe out for 3 seconds

Which in theory I should do once a day and then activate this technique when I start to feel overwhealmed.

I understand GAD as I've been diagnosed with it too.

I think it's about finding the right technque that will work for us when we find ourselves in these types of situations.

I hope this works out for you and that your feelings don't plague you like they are at present.

Sorry this has happened to you. I have been diagnosed with moderate SAD and mild GAD (though I feel it should be moved up a notch for both), but I understand how you feel. When I told my mom I got panic attacks, she just said OK. She probably doesn't even know it is. My mom doesn't even regard me and my MH. Sucks.

You can't really control panic attacks, but try relaxing techniques before you get a panic attack. If your family isn't understanding, try to show them information on both GAD and OCD. It may help you feel less "crazy". Also, try to do something else other than wait it out like doing simple math problems or reading a book. Hope this helps

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