plagued
01-28-2007, 06:05 PM
im a pure obsessional and have been doing rather well lately with the obsession part of my disorder.but as soon as im left alone with myself , anxiety kicks in. sometimes ill start to obsess but most of the time i just get instantly anxious. my chests starts tightening and my breathing becomes erratic. i know keeping busy tends to stop the anxiety but all i want to be able to do is just watch a little tv without feeling like im going to jump out of my skin. ive definitely been feeling better using the techniques i learned in therapy, meditation and the tips people give on the boards, but i just want to enjoy simple everyday things and time to myself without getting whipped up into a panic. anyone get the same way too or have any advice?:blob_fire
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steveo23
01-28-2007, 08:38 PM
Haha, I was completely the opposite way... I used to get very anxious AROUND people, even my family.
I guess all you can do is practice spending time alone, just as I practiced spending time with people. Start off small, build your way up. It's all about exposure and facing whatever anxiety you have.
I'm Pure O too. It's great you're feeling better, I know that it's a tough one... not that any form of OCD was ever easy.
Steve
I guess all you can do is practice spending time alone, just as I practiced spending time with people. Start off small, build your way up. It's all about exposure and facing whatever anxiety you have.
I'm Pure O too. It's great you're feeling better, I know that it's a tough one... not that any form of OCD was ever easy.
Steve
plagued
01-28-2007, 08:47 PM
thanks steve023 its always good to get a little advice.
ocdengineer
01-28-2007, 09:09 PM
I have Pure O as well. I take Xanax for the anxiety and so far it has helped a lot. I also meditate in the mornings before work and practice relaxation and thought control. It is called Minfulness Meditation and it really is the only thing I have found that helps with the thought intrusions. Consider doing a little research. It has been very helpful for me and I am about 85-90% normal. I have my bad days especially when I am sick or during times of high stress, but in general I live a fairly symptom free life.
Hang tough. It took me many years to find the correct combo of drugs and self help to get where I am, and whose to say it will last.
Pure O is a very deceptive problem and can catch you completely off guard, so be prepared for anything and don't let the thoughts get the best of you.
Later,
OE
Hang tough. It took me many years to find the correct combo of drugs and self help to get where I am, and whose to say it will last.
Pure O is a very deceptive problem and can catch you completely off guard, so be prepared for anything and don't let the thoughts get the best of you.
Later,
OE