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I never feel safe

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I find my biggest challenge every day is that I never feel safe, even in my own home. I worry constantly that someone will get me and harm me. Is there anyone else out there like this and if so do you have any ways to help deal with it?

I am unable to tolerate medicines except for Xanax which I use when it gets really bad. I have tried breathing, keeping busy, and trying to refocus but soo far no luck.
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I feel the same way alot of times...I always get paranoid that something bad is about to happen to me..I just try to talk myself out of it the best I can..I try to tell myself "do you have any rational reason to think this way" and "you have worried about things like this before in the past and did anything ever happen,no"...I just say things like that to myself..even out loud sometimes..I find that to be the most helpful
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i feel like this, that at any minute someone can get me or i am gna be in an accident hate it not nice atall
Marigolds
Marigolds
yes, i have the same feelings too even though i know it is extremely uinlikely that i will be harmed. i tell myself that these are just thoughts which doesn't make them true. When i get those thoughts i gently but firmly tell myself to stop. that these thoughts are bad for me....they are not healthy or helpful thoughts and i make myself think of something else as soon as possible.
It helps.
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When I feel like this, I know there is something I have to put right.
I moved into seclussion in the mountains and the peacfullness has helped alot.I also learned about cognitive behavioural therapy,which is constructive saving my medication for emergencies.
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Hey Caseness,
Thats your anxiety talking. Ask your doc for alternative homeopathic remedies. I'm big on aromatherapy, like lavendar oil, and Vetiver oil. My anxiety isn't very serious...but if you're looking for alternatives give these essential oils a try..or try the homeopathic remedies. Find 'em at your local "natural store". Here in California we have a place called "Mother's Market", and it's like a fancy Trader Joes, or a fancy Herbies.
Good Luck.
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