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Hi yes I would like to chat
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Just wanted to let you know you are not alone.. I am obsessed with this idea of reality lately That I fear I might not be myself anymore. This is stupid I know, because I function well, I commnicate to others I can drive to work and back.. But I can't seem to distract myself from this notion... I have seen 2 Psychiatrist and 2 Psychologists both say this is a normal part of anxiety and need to learn to accept the syptoms and not give them so much power... Well it is scarry.. Like your mind is not under your own control...But some how some way.. I will be delivered from this stuff safely.... Good luck and love to all who are suffering.
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hi, kat wanna chat? gi a
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Hi is any one there ,just like me to be talking to myself
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Thank you GABS, it is good to know I am not alone! This site is so great because it helps us to know we can muddle through together. Thanks for taking the time to respond! Cobu
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Cobu, I know exactly how you feel. I am completely obsessed with the thought of developing either bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. I sit for hours on the computer reassuring myself and then I convince myself of what my therapist says, if you think you are crazy you definitely are not but then when i feel "normal" I worry that I am losing touch with reality and I am not aware of it. Like you everyone thinks I am so together if they only knew how emotionally screwed up I feel. It is such a vicious cycle I know how you feel hang in there we will get through it.
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Cobu, Welcome to The Panic Center. We thank you for sharing your story with us today. This support group is full of supportive individuals who may be able to help you answer some questions regarding panic and anxiety. It is great to hear that you are making an appointment to see a doctor. In the meantime please feel free to roam the site at your own pace. If you look to the left of the screen under "TOOLS" you will find many supportive tests. These tests are not diagnostic tools and are not a replacement or substitute for a physicians advice. The purpose of these tests is to prepare you with information that you can present to your physician. When youre finished the test, you can either print your Final Report or email it directly to your doctor. We also have developed a Panic Program. This program is 12-weeks and involves the tools mentioned above. Each session is based on the previous session, so we strongly advise that you work slowly through the program and not jump ahead. If you have any questions or concerns with our "TOOLS" you can contact our support department at support@paniccenter.net. Take care and we hope to hear from you soon. Melanie _____________________________ The Panic Center Support Team
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Hi, I'm new here, I hope I'm posting in the right place. Does anyone ever have "normal" days? Sometimes I do and it scares the heck out of me. Like yesterday was actually a pretty good day, I was still a bit anxious but overall I was happy. Then I had bad dreams last night (about "being crazy"), woke up today anxious, and now I'm freaking out! I have looked into bipolar (in fact I'm rather obsessed with it) but I never have any symptoms of mania or even hypomania, nor do I have severe depression (sometimes I'm mildly or moderately depressed). I'm terrified of bipolar and schizophrenia (i.e. "going crazy"). I know that's a symptom of anxiety but I can't seem to let it go! My moods fluctuate, I can be terribly anxious or sort of okay. This scares me more than the anxiety itself!!! Can anyone help??? I take Xanax sometimes, it helps, but my emotions/moods are scaring me. Funny thing is, the people at work think I'm the calmest person there!!! Can anyone relate? Thank you, Cobu

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