Emma34
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- 2y
Feeling panic
I’m scared that I will forget how to talk and understand things. I think it is called Aphasia. I’m so scared, I can’t focus. Does anyone else have this? I’m having a panic attack now.
ReadyForImprovementReadyForImpr...
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- 2y
I haven't had that specific fear, but tons of us have had fears of other serious conditions, so I can relate. There are some scary medical conditions and nobody wants them, of course. Uncertainty about things that are high stakes, like our health and quality of life, is so hard to tolerate. It's important to keep in mind that our brain dramatically overestimates the chances of something happening. OCD makes us so sure it'll happen, even for something quite rare - remember that the chances are really small, but we have uncertainty because the chances *aren't* zero. ERP will help you begin to accept that these things are (remote) possibilities, and that we can handle not knowing. It gets easier, with practice, to realize that letting OCD and our fears stop us from living our lives doesn't prevent things from happening. It only takes away our ability to live our lives in the moment. I hope you can find a way to put that fear aside and do something you want (or need) to do today. Believe me, I know how hard that is to do. I'm just hoping you can have a better day and enjoy yourself a little bit in spite of OCD's attempts to derail you. Sending you lots of support 🩷
Emma34Emma34
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- 2y
@ReadyForImprovement Thank you I really needed this, not for reassurance but to know that I have go back to doing the ERP again and not let this take over my life.
mermaidhippiemermaidhippie
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- 2y
This is exactly my fear! I think it’s because we value communication so much. I’m hoping starting ERP can help with this because it can be so debilitating to have this on your mind. I’m here if you want to talk..
Emma34Emma34
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- 2y
@mermaidhippie Yes I would love to talk because it is definitely scary for me. You are the only person so far who has this with me.
mermaidhippiemermaidhippie
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- 2y
@Audrey/33 When did this start for you? I am a writer and do a lot of teaching at my job, so I feel like I can understand why it came on. But it doesn’t take away the fear that all of a sudden I’ll just start talking gibberish.
Emma34Emma34
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- 2y
@mermaidhippie I had like a migraine one day a few years back and literally started talking gibberish and when I looked at words they were all jumbled up. Horrifying experience. What about for you?
mermaidhippiemermaidhippie
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- 2y
@Audrey/33 I actually struggle with migraine with aura every so often and have had stroke like symptoms similarly, so I think that is definitely part of it too! We will get through this. I had these same fears 6 years ago, went away completely after medication and therapy, and now they are back a couple months ago. I guess this is just OCD. It feels better to know it’s not just me with this theme.
Emma34Emma34
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- 2y
@mermaidhippie Yes I am having an episode right now and feeling so scared and I just want to feel better.
mermaidhippiemermaidhippie
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- 2y
@Audrey/33 How are you today?
Emma34Emma34
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- 2y
@mermaidhippie I’m better now thank God but when it hits me I get so scared. You are the only one who understands this, I tell this to anyone and think I am crazy.
mermaidhippiemermaidhippie
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- 2y
@Audrey/33 I understand. It’s hyperawareness but we’ll get through it
Emma34Emma34
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- 2y
@mermaidhippie What about you? How is it now for you
mermaidhippiemermaidhippie
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- 2y
@Audrey/33 I’m struggling quite a bit today. Mornings seem to be the hardest
AnonymousAnonymous
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- 1y
Hey everyone just found this, and this is exactly what I am struggling with rn
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