Just me and my anxiety

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Registered: 10-16-2005
Just me and my anxiety
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Tue, 05-23-2006 - 10:37pm
Hi- can anyone else identify with what I am experiencing? I have intrusive thoughts that bother me when I am especially tired/frustrated/anxious/panicky. I feel like I am going crazy, and the thoughts repeat constantly. My doctor called them intrusive thoughts when I saw her, as I thought they were hallucinations. My doctor said that it is the anxiety, as I know that it is not real, and I don't respond to whatever my mind is creating. For example, sometimes I hear my name over and over in my head when I am anxious. That in turn creates more anxiety, thus continuing the spiral. Does anyone else experience this? Or am I crazy? I was told not to focus on it, and when I don't it tends to stop, but the more I think about it and focus on it, the worse it gets. Am I going mad? Just need some support and reassurance at this time. Thanks.
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Registered: 03-11-2004
Wed, 05-24-2006 - 3:34am

(((Susan))) I am sorry to hear about this. Others on the board, including myself have had the intrusive thoughts. They are very scary. Mine centered on the safety of my children. I allowed myself to focus on them & that just made things worse. I kept my kids home from school to keep them safe from this unknown fear. Then, I was in trouble with the school & nearly charged with contributing to their truancy. @ the time, I was not able to tell my dr. because I feared I was crazy. That is NOT the case. It is part of our anxiety. Practicing belly breathing, meditating & making sure I got a good night's sleep & plenty of exercise helped.


It is like a bad tape that plays over & over. Almost like a song that get's stuck in your head & you can't stop singing it. The song isn't scary. You won't be harmed by it. Try to think of the intrusion that way. You are NOT alone. Try to relax with a cd of nature sounds or do math problems or keep busy with your hobbies. Just like that song that mysteriously appears, then disappears

 

 


 



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Registered: 05-16-2005
Wed, 05-24-2006 - 2:24pm

Jan,wow I cant believe how much us with anxiety have so many similar issues,or BTDT.I also was in trouble with the school.I ended up in court,which cost me lots of money.I had jail time hanging over my head.OMG I WAS SCARED TO DEATH.I felt safer having my kids home with me,I could not be alone.I didn't end up being charged.


Jeanie

 

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Registered: 04-18-2003
Wed, 05-24-2006 - 2:25pm

I do the same thing, also, when I am tired or very stressed my thoughts run crazy.

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 05-27-2003
Wed, 05-24-2006 - 8:28pm
same for me too..i have the intrusive negative thoguhts....ahhhh......sucks doesnt' it.