Originally Posted by
Senator Aardvark
Have you started any meds recently?
I know some meds can have side effects like ocd type stuff
Oh yes! I've just started back on fluoxetine!
Originally Posted by
Ich liebe dich!
I know this might sound odd but can you deliberately start being a bit slack with things and ride out the feelings so you gradually get used to it. Like OMG I paraphrased.... *feels anxious*...... *world doesn't end* sort of thing....
UM yeah that is my only vaguely sensible thought.
Yeah, that's a very good suggestion and I am trying. The silly thing is that I
know the world won't end or anything, it's just this deep sense of irrational fear. I guess I do need to just keep facing it and dealing with feeling scared and uncomfortable until it gets easier!
Thank you Sarah; woe that you also have the same thing! And I think I know what you mean about turning your phone off properly too!
*hugs back*