Real or imagined ?

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Registered: 03-16-2006
Real or imagined ?
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Wed, 03-21-2007 - 5:14pm

Does it matter if our anxiety, panic or phobias are real or imagined? It all feels the same. I just sometimes wonder why I worry about the things I do. I wonder if my worrying made actually had more to do with my divorce and other issues in my life than the actual problems. It seems like such a waste of time but I can't seem to turn my mind off.

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Wed, 03-21-2007 - 6:37pm

No, I don't think it matters, because to US it's real.

Sheri Ann

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Wed, 03-21-2007 - 7:53pm

Even *imagined* fears have some actual basis, so does it matter? Whatever you're feeling it is valid in your mind. I can attempt to convince you that being hit by a meteorite won't happen, but until you're ready to let go of that fear, it's there permanently.


I hope you have tried worrying more effectively. There are a couple of good articles in the *coping tips & tricks* folder. It is a struggle for us anxious folks. My PT's are with you. GL & GBU! (((hugs))) jan

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Thu, 03-22-2007 - 10:06am

I think that these problems have been lifelong issues for me. I think if I stopped focusing on the past that would help.I am not on meds right now. I was on cymbalta and wellbutrin last year for a few months because of depression. I was having some side effects and had a hard time going to follow up appointments because of my work schedule. I do think that is something I need to address with my doctor. I have always hated taking meds. I forget if I take them and then I wonder if I end up taking doubles dose.

I can understand some fears. Like right now the company I work for is going through some changes and lots of us could lose our jobs. I am not really upset. I figure what ever happens will happen. At home, I am having some repairs done and I am more concerned that when my X finds out he will get mad and burn my house down.

It just doesn't make sense sometimes.

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Thu, 03-22-2007 - 4:17pm

I always worried that I was taking double doses or skipping doses, too. I bought one of those pill reminder boxes & it has solved that problem!

Sheri Ann

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Thu, 03-22-2007 - 5:47pm
I do see a counselor every other week. She is trying to get me to focus moving on from the past and think about my future. Lately she's been stressing going back to school, which she feels will improve my self-esteem and help me be more social.
When I told her the feelings I had about my X destroying my house, she responded by stating "Call the police on him". Thinking about it now, at least she didn't think I was being irrational. I haven't got to the point where I trust my X yet, so I guess it makes sense. I never told her I stop taking my meds, so maybe she thinks everything is okay. I have kind of wondered if I should have a psychological exam to see what that might diagnose.