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Old Apr 18, 2008, 03:07 AM
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I can't stop obsessing. I'm obsessing about obsessing. I know this is wrong, I know I should be able to break my obsession loop, but I just can't. I've actually decided from tonight alone that I can't take this anymore, so I've decided (after swearing for years I would never touch them) to go on an SSRI to help with the Obsessions and hopefully the panic disorder too.

I think I'm going to follow the advice my psychology professor gives to his patients with generalized anxiety: "You're obviously not worrying enough, so I think you should take at least an hour every day and just sit down and worry. Make sure not to do anything else. Just focus all your attention on worrying." Because you know what? It really does help!

I just wonder if it will help when you're already obsessing about obsessing? lol.
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Old Apr 18, 2008, 10:21 AM
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I really hate getting stuck in those obsession loops, I hope you are feeling better soon.
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Old Apr 18, 2008, 11:43 AM
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Obsessing.... aaaaaahhh!

The meds are definitely worth a try. I obsess all my waking hours anyway, so your professor's advice would not work for me, lol. Hope you feel better soon, I know exactly how you feel
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Old Apr 19, 2008, 02:30 AM
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That hour of worrying trick is brilliant. I might actually try that.

I hope the meds help you.

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Old Apr 19, 2008, 05:16 AM
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If there is medication that could help, yes I would try it. For me obsessing could totally drive me "crazy". You know your hour of worrying means you can not do it the rest of the day. Good luck
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