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Hey everyone! I’ve struggled with anxiety and fear of things all my life. When i was very little i would always cry at the possibility of my loved ones passing away. I’d cry over the thought of a flood or hurricane or volcano explosion in my state. Ever since i could remember i would think about these things all the time and my family would have to tell me 20 times in a row that these things weren’t likely to happen. The likely hood still drove me crazy. I’m 22 now and it seems to be getting worse by the day. My health anxiety is through the roof. Still triggered by the other things but right now, my loop is my health. I can’t even have a weird breath happen without me freaking out about it for the rest of the week. I bought my oura ring, a pulse monitor and blood pressure cuff due to the fact that i need to know what’s happening in my body at all times. There’s been multiple times this week i almost drove to the hospital cause i just felt like “something was wrong.” I was diagnosed a few months ago with BPD (borderline personality disorder) and slight bipolar disorder as well. I was on Fluoxetine starting when i was probably 10 to when i turned 18. I cold turkey quit and didn’t realize the potential of OCD until 2024. Anyone have any experience with OCD medication that won’t worsen my other diagnosis. Any comments are appreciated. I’m living my life in fear every single day and I’m so tired.

Simmons

Date posted: Yesterday

I imagine you are tired and im tired for you. I too live in fear and im living it right now in another way. Im currently going through fear problems of the possibility of home problems that drive my anxiety through the roof. It's the only thing that does it but im just now coming to understand I have a fear based responsibility diagnosis. I fear the unevitable. Well now I've been doing better the past few weeks since my diagnosis. Ill tell you the truth for me and im no religious man. Im a kingdom man. God has given me the strength that I would've never had on my own to get where I am. Im still not in the clear but im managing better. My drive is "Faith based". I believe and trust his process and his word. If you have tried everything else and nothing works you can't go wrong trying him. Anyone who has ever wondered if he is real ask him for yourself. As a kingdom citizen im inviting you to the kingdom where there is a king who loves you and is waiting on your arrival. It's no coincidence I ran across your post looking for my appointments and groups. I wasn't even coming here so I'll pray for you that you, in your alone time, ask God i was told about you and I want to know you for myself. Will you come into my life and help me? It's not gonna happen like a flash but you will feel a sense of love you've never felt before and a sense of calmness afterwhile. Thats him settling your body and next thing you know you're comforted with a new friend you can tell anything and in you wait only thing I ask for your better benefit is be grateful for every little step. He appreciates the little things like gratitude as he is allowing you to not be in a worse condition #1 and how even if you're not where you want to be you are not where you were as you see progress. My motto is tell him thank you every vacancy you get. The next conversation I'll most likely hear from you will be different. Thank him not me. Im just a message. Peace be unto you

klchanik

Date posted: 23h

@Anonymous I really appreciate you taking time to write your message. Jesus has been the only peace and reassurance I’ve had. I’ll continue to seek him🩷

Fordfan

Date posted: Yesterday

I am 45. Dealing with my whole life. Same false worries. Don’t let it overwhelm you. You are young and can get proper help. I have not tried many medications as I’ve always been scared of them too. I know you are tired. To me. The Bible, breathing and meditation. Have helped. Do not turn to drinking or drugs. I promise it will not help.

klchanik

Date posted: Yesterday

@Fordfan Jesus has been my only escape 🩷

Simmons

Date posted: 22h

Im grateful to be of assistance. He is the only way. Rest assured you since I typed your message he has decreased my level of anxiety and im still grateful as I type. Im asking for continual strength to stay encouraged because it is a walk but as long as your faith stays strong he will continue to deliver. In that im gonna continue to encourage you. Lastly one thing that has helped me along the way. Anytime I get in discomfort for the most part I have made it a habit to say tell the Lord "thank you " every chance I get. Hope it can work for you the same. Peace be unto you

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