[Snowflakeivy]

Keep having new obsessions or dislikes. New one I overt thought about cotton and couldn't touch a towel. Because after washing my hands I felt icky rubbing them on the towel and obsessed about that and had a hard time touching towels for a day or two. I was tired like normal and then starting cleaning found my self scrubbing viguriously on the floor. I had sweat dripping down from my head, my hair was soaked. Payed down realized all the things I've been doing in my life and almost had a complete anxiety attack from learning about OCD. I'm scared now and obsessed over that. Here I am in my room next to me is a bottle of Ativan to calm me down but my head is somewhere else totally obsessing on something I can't get up. SCARED SCARED.!!my mind is somewhere else but my body is here. Help??!!!!

Even when I'm going through periods of complete depression I still have routines of some sort. Even if I'm not focused on doing something repeatedly. Again I'm scared.

[CANDC]

Welcome to Psych Central (PC) snowflakeivy. I am so sorry you are suffering from depression and OCD. I am glad you are sticking to your routines. They help me get through the day even when things are not going well.

People here at PC may also have a therapist to talk things out and a psychiatrist or psych doc to diagnose and prescribe meds to help balance things out.

For anxiety, I silently count my breaths. One on the inhale breathing naturally and two on the exhale continuing up to 10 then starting at 1 again. It helps me focus on counting and breathing instead of thoughts running through my awareness.

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[BeaFlower]

Hi and welcome. I'm sorry that this is causing you so much anxiety. Have you considered seeing a therapist? I don't that it's hard to accept, but it's worth trying it.
You aren't alone We understand and care about you.

[Ruftin]

Hello and welcome to Psych Central Snowflakeivy!!! It's nice to meet you. You have joined a community of warm and caring members who will want to offer you support and advice. Yours is welcome as well.

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I'm sorry for your struggles. You'll find we have a safe and supportive community. I'm glad you've joined us.

I look forward to seeing you around!!!