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Here I am again; I try to fill my head as much as possible by reading alot, learning another language, working on my ancestry charts, and anything else that keeps me busy; then I will have less time to think about negative things. Also, I find that if I am writing something; or involved in some project, such as painting; it quiets my thoughts to the point were I can relax and not worry about anything else, such as unwanted thoughts. Anotherwords, if I am going to obsess about something, I would rather try to control what it is I will obsess about, and get something creative or valuable done in the process. Are you able to concentrate on anything, or is it a whirlwind of thoughts that conflict with anything positive you could really benefit from? Can you pray, or meditate; that is think of something positive in a concentrated way when the crazy thoughts are getting you down?
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Relate! I have many of those same feelings (of loosing control) I don't think these feelings are that uncommon in people with anxiety. I think it may be due to us being perfectionists. For me, Xanax seems to help, and also I have a relaxation CD that I listen to when I'm "edgy". That seems to help, sometimes even puts me to sleep!! So, Bottom Line, You're NOT ALONE!! Good Luck!!
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So, when I am not panicking about something or troubled with my OCD thoughts, I have this generalzed noise im my head. Just speeding thoughts that make me dizzy, take away my energy and give me headaches. The thoughts aren't anything particular and I usually can't identify them...that's what makes them so difficult to treat. In the rare instances when this stuff isn't bothering me, I mentally put myself in scenarios...for instance I picture myself in a mental hospital tied in restraints screaming about the demons in my head, or i picture myseld walking down the street talking to myself and screaming. This may stem from my fear of becoming psychotic or schizophrenic ..which my therapist (and myself as an RN) has assured myself that this can't happen...When i go to get the mail, i picture myself walking to the mailbox screaming an dpeople pointing at me laughing. WHY DO THESE STUPID THOUGhts bother me and why am i depressed about them...they are taking away my mind and personality...can anyone relate?

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