Has anyone here ever been doing fine the all of a sudden get anxiety while driving or doing everyday activities like shopping and such ? I have the fear of having a panic attack and it’s so stressful for me as I am a single mom and need to to everyday things 😔

Im trying. Im getting more urges now and Im scaref

@luchalysol Everything will be fine ocd is really tricky but I’m glad to know I’m not alone and we can get through this together. The more reassurance you seek the harder it is

@luchalysol Yes ots scary. Try to keep your mind busy.

@Atrujillo31 I know, Im trying hard to not seek it. And Im trying hard not to believe the ocd

@kls323 Im trying, its hard, but Im trying.

@luchalysol I know its hard. You've got this. I'm sure you had harder days and you managed to get through them. You are stronger than you think.

@kls323 Thank you! Im really trying. Im scared, my ocd is getting more creative and its freaking me out. But Im still fighting.

@luchalysol And you recently started therapy, it take alot longer to work. Did you end up doing the last thing they told you to do which was super hard for you?

@kls323 I moved in with my parents so my therapist thought it was a good idea to wait as that is exposure enough. I started therapy last month.

@luchalysol Are your parents helpful through all of this? Did your son move with you as well?

@kls323 I just told my mom, hy showing her an article, what it isnthat I have. She seems supportive. Im actually moving back to CA with my son and his dad while I navigate through this.

@luchalysol Thats great!! Having the support of your family means everything!!

@kls323 Yes, Im incredibly grateful. I just hope I can get this under control. Im aware its chronic, but Im hoping that with hard work and treatment, it can be almost non existent.

@luchalysol It can be. You hear so many success stories.

@kls323 I truly hope so. It takes a lot of work, but it can happen

@luchalysol Yes ! We can get through this ❤️

@Atrujillo31 Rooting for you! 💚💚

@luchalysol Right back at you !

@Atrujillo31 Thank you!

Yes, I feel this way too like when my anxiety is at a peak I feel this way . Just can’t shake the thought of having a panic attack makes me hace more anxiety . How do you deal ?

@Atrujillo31 I just try hard to think of something else and wait for it to pass. It just sucks. Im a mother as well and it makes it so much harder.

@kls323 Yes like I feel like a failure because it’s hard

@Atrujillo31 Same here. How do you deal?

Your in therapy? Thats good. I want to do therapy its just so expensive. Did they put you on meds?

Sorry to hear. That is what makes me so scared to even try antidepressants. I know everyone is different but as a mom I don't think I can handle some of the side effects.

The increase anxiety is what is the problem for me. If it was just physical side effects I wouldn't be scared to try but mental is so scary. And I know what you mean, I want to be better for my kids. Sometimes my mind isn't here the way it should be and I just feel like such a bad mom.