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Real or imagined ?
| 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.

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