Stop! You could have parts of one thing and parts of another. Or you think
you have one thing but you actually have something different. Almost
anything you have can be helped. The most important thing is your willing
to work on yourself. Even when it gets hard. But its a million times worth it.
Your life will get better.

I'm trying but I am freaking out inside my stomach is upset my body is tense. I am trying to breath and listen to relaxing music at work.

Yeah I think you're catastrophizing. It's one therapy session. Nothing will likely be determined in that one session. It's a process. No offense but you likely are not some special case that can't possibly be helped. I know sometimes people have this thing where they think they are so broken or have all these rare things that no one could possibly treat. To me I think sometimes that's part of a coping mechanism but it's really kind of a lie we tell ourselves for whatever reason.

Whenever my Inner Doomsayer starts leading me to life's never-ending disaster potentials, I remind myself that I don't **get** to know the future and that a good outcome is just as likely as a disastrous one.

What if your therapy sessions lead to alternatives to obsessing, etc.?

I think I am late for this question...but how did it go? Do you think your therapist will help? I am hoping you are feeling some measure of relief!

My therapy session went well. I likes the therapist but in 50 min just started but trying to be positive! And ignore the racing thoughts and feeling shame and sad. I am trying. She asked me to journal and I will try!!!

Thank you for asking my appt was this afternoon