[Respekta]

Hey everyone!

First of all I would like to give you some background information:

I’m 23 y old and 2 months ago I got diagnosed with GAD that’s means I’m already in therapy.
The last 10 years i was afraid of somatic diseases e.g cancer; then 3 months ago, when it all started, I was afraid of mental illnesses e.g schizophrenia!

I went to an early warning center for psychosis and got told that I don’t suffer from schizophrenia. Even though the doctors and therapist told me I don’t have an increased susceptibility I’m still scared somehow.

Nevertheless the thought of solipsism somehow scares me. The psychologist told me that these are “normal” thoughts, but I just cannot stop thinking about solipsism. What can I do to stop thinking about this topic?
My therapy officially started last week even thought I’m seeing my therapist for 2 months now.

Thanks :-) and sorry for my english

[Skeezyks]

Hello Respekta: I see this is your first post here on PC. So... welcome to PsychCentral.

There is such as thing as "existential depression". Perhaps you're familiar with it? Here are links to 3 articles on that subject, from Psych Central's archives, along with a link to an article on the subject of health anxiety & 6 on living with an anxiety disorder:

What is Existential Depression?

Coping with Existential Depression

Existential Despair: A Deeper Cause of Human Anxiety

Hyper-Worried About Your Health? 3 Tips to Help

Anxiety Disorders Overview: Symptoms, Treatment & More | PsychCentral

https://psychcentral.com/disorders/a...isorder/?all=1

https://psychcentral.com/lib/9-ways-...ere-right-now/

https://psychcentral.com/lib/15-smal...iety-symptoms/

https://psychcentral.com/lib/top-10-...dium=popular17

https://psychcentral.com/blog/the-bi...anxiety/?all=1

I hope you find PC to be of benefit.

[mote.of.soul]

Hi Respekta, and welcome aboard. Your English is fine, thanks.

Yes, I can understand the fears you may have regarding these things, but I'm very sure, as your therapy continues, that you'll eventually outgrow or leave behind the fear of a solipsism - of which, this is the first I've heard[!]

I'd say your fear is related primarily to GAD, which, from what I understand, can manifest in various ways.

Don't worry, hehe, GAD is quite common. You'll get through this in one piece, you'll see.

Welcome!

[Meemur603]

I have been through all of this starting at your age. Did this stem from feelings of depersonalization or derealization? Feeling out of body, in a dream, fuzzy headed? I know that sparked mine. The idea of losing my mind somehow became my biggest fear. It can still come in waves now but it will lose its power as anxiety lowers.