Losing control

Does anyone deal with the feeling like they're about to lose control or go crazy. It's really upsetting and hard to deal with, especially since it ties into multiple themes for me.

Uypvqcm5

Date posted: 1y

I get this often. My mind will even put distressing disturbing images in my head and tell me that I’m going insane. Or like “psychosis” and it makes me feel so upset and anxious. You aren’t alone, just let it pass by and think about a comfort movie to watch

ChrisEmpowered

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y

Definitely. I had a really bad panic attack in 98. Felt like I was going to lose my mind. Now when anxiety OCD breaks through that is my theme and u an with you it is so scarey. All I can say is I can go year or so without it and it rears it's head if I am super stressed or have had the flu. Easier said than done but if you can try to stay engaged meaning phone a friend or family member, go for a walk, go exercise, go the mall something to try to take your mind off your thoughts. A mantra that helps me that I learned from someone else is thoughts only thoughts.

Lilly2442!

Date posted: 1y

Yes I have a fear of schizo and my theme is that. When I get anxious or have a panic attack I think I’m losing control and it causes so much anxiety. I feel like I will lose control any minute and it just causes so much fear and hyper vigilance from me:(

beatingocd..

Date posted: 21w

@Lilly2442! hi, i feel the same. I have intrusive thoughts and are really scared of getting schizophrenia. I have a constant feeling that i will lose control and go crazy. Do you have any advices how to deal with it? Or is it really a sign iam turning crazy i thought multiple times of going to the psych ward because i was so scared of what is happening to me.

Speckles

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 19d

I have the same thing and I've lost control of myself. I have been doing very strange things abs I hide it from people, but I'm screaming and punching pillows. It's very scary. I don't know what to do to get over it. I've been hospitalized many times and nothing is helping me. Please anyone any advice.

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