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Jan 31, 2012, 08:00 PM
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Hi, all. I need some insight here. All my life, I've been an over-worrier. For example, when I was little, if I had any unusual pain, bruising, rashes, or anything I couldn't explain, I'd freak out and think there was something wrong with me. Also, if I got any bruises while playing outside or something, I'd be scared that if anyone saw them, they'd think that I was being abused and I'd be taken away from my family. I never had peace of mind. My mind automatically goes to the worst possible outcome, no matter how unlikely.
I'm still like this now. My mind turns minor things into a crises. I can't enjoy anything without worrying. One example, I was at a bar with some friends and I bummed a cigarette from somebody I didn't know. I then worried he had a disease(like herpes perhaps or anything highly contagious) and dipped the cig in some germs to give them out and spread the disease. My mind came up with that one out of the blue. Any normal person would've smoked it and thought nothing of it. But for me, it ruined my night. Those are just a few examples. In addition to life's legitimate worries, I have these minor ones that I blow out of proportion. I'm not an illogical person. I know how ridiculous my worries are and I'm embarrassed about them, but I can't get rid of them. Anyone know what could be wrong with me? I have been diagnosed with depression. Could that have caused my anxieties? Or vice versa? Sorry if this is a long post. Thanks in advance for any responses. |
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Jan 31, 2012, 11:13 PM
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That sounds more like being paranoid rather than castastrophizing. Do you have a T?
If you do then you should talk about this with your T. Maybe your T can teach you ways to work yourself out of it. Open Eyes |
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Feb 01, 2012, 12:28 AM
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| diezdici, Free_at_last
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Feb 01, 2012, 01:19 AM
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Feb 01, 2012, 06:48 PM
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Hope you get some help with this. Billi
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