Anxiety Support Group
Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...
'm still obsessing over having a stroke. I really wish i could distract myself from thinking about it. but its so hard. It scares me so much. I have developed a compulsion where i check, i put my hands in the air for a minuet and then i stick my tongue out for a few seconds and i smile to make sure i can. I cant stop doing those things.
I keep getting this thought that if i dont do those things i am going to have a stroke.. its so frustrating. My arms actually hurt from doing it so often and underneath my lip is chapped from sticking my tongue out. I dont know what to do to stop it.
I keep getting this thought that if i dont do those things i am going to have a stroke.. its so frustrating. My arms actually hurt from doing it so often and underneath my lip is chapped from sticking my tongue out. I dont know what to do to stop it.
I hope you are doing better today. And everyday will be a fresh opportunity to attempt successful growth and energy to move away from your anxiety. Im not certain where your obsession over having a stroke started. Did you recently have health problems, or are you close to someone who has had a stroke? If you, or someone near to you, has suffered by a stroke, then its only human to be scared and obsessed with the matter for a short while; but finding good coping methods to overcome strong frets is inevitable for your good health needs. You are wise to want to change your fixed thoughts about this disturbing matter.
My first useful thought is that speaking with a professional about this situation is best for you. Perhaps youve also thought so. At the most, you will be provided a detailed medical examination to rule out your dominating concerns of a possible stroke episode. If you choose not to seek professional help, you may personally start searching for helpful techniques to stray your disturbing thoughts. A few suggestions would be to treat your body as if you are preventing a stroke pattern of attack. Do you exercise and watch your diet- by eating healthy foods? Do you avoid smoking, drug abuse, and limit alcohol consumption? What strategies do you employ for avoiding stress? Do you meditate or promote nurturing for your spiritual self? I think that you can sense what Im suggesting for your mental and emotional relief. There has to be books, videos, and other media available to help you. I hope you will find immediate guidance and restoration of peace of mind.