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Created on : Thursday, July 07, 2005, 08:58:51 am
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Do you have an irrational fear of flying, spiders, leaving your home, or one of a host of other fears? Do you suffer from anxiety or panic attacks? You're not alone. Join those who understand as we struggle to overcome our fears.

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marcyd4
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October 23, 2008, 7:40 pm PDT

bizarre phobia of holes

I have a strange phobia, I've only found a few people who suffer from it.  It's a fear of holes that are clustered together.  It's hard to even type detail about it without having a reaction, I'll just type, cringe, type, cringe lol.  The worst thing for me to deal with is something with a lot of irregularly shaped holes, like a natural sponge, even the cartoon spongebob bothers me.  I love honeycomb cereal, but it's almost impossible to eat because of the holes. I really really need to figure out how to get rid of this, but although I remember the first time the fear hit me, I don't have any idea what started it.  I guess this is called trypophobia, but I found that online and I'm not sure if it's a real name or just something that someone made up. Please let me know if you have this, or if you have conquered something like it.  I've read that some people who suffer from this can have issues with clustered items and cracks. It's hard to read what other people say about it because they describe what they fear in such detail. It makes me feel physically ill, I itch, my skin crawls, I get goosebumps, I just want to scream and run away when I see things like this.  I don't run, but it takes every ounce of concentration not to.  I can't imagine what triggered this, other than alien abduction - of course, I don't believe in that, I was kidding.  Thanks to anyone who may be able to help me with this.
Marcy
 
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October 30, 2008, 6:07 pm PDT

i have a good idea for you

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Im 18 years of age and ever since I was a child everybody thought I was quiet and shy. I've realized now that i've gotten older I have very bad anxiety. Its soo bad that when I am with people I know or out with my boyfriend and everybody else is talking and haveing a good time im just sitting there basicly not saying anything. I worry a lot about things, people talking about me, If people are gunna like me, what IF? I say something stupid. I dont make friends easily, im quit withdrawn and dont know anybody at my school what so ever. I've been with my boyfriend for over a year and a lot of times I have a hard time trying to come up with a conversation. I guess im just sick of beeing "the odd ball" and I do want to be social and be, maybe not the life of the party but I do want to be talkative and you know.. be normal. But the thoughts I get in my head or just the feelings from the anxiety just seem to overpower my logic.

HELP!

hey i know how anxiety is and it is hard to deal with it because of the constant miss comfort but it is up to ourselves to not let it get the best of us. Ask your self why not face these social fears? I think the only way to face a fear is to not be afraid of that. We and the millions of others with anxiety have this overwelming fear inside that seems out of control and constant. I myself avoid relationships because of worry and fear of being hurt but i will face that by dating and realizing how wonderful my love life can become. I will not let my anxiety let life pass me by and i hope you do the same. Just take it one day at a time and keep making progress. Maybee you can get a job that requires you to talk to people and that could be practice it would work because you will be prepared in your mind.
 
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November 2, 2008, 1:34 am PDT

I feel the same

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Im 18 years of age and ever since I was a child everybody thought I was quiet and shy. I've realized now that i've gotten older I have very bad anxiety. Its soo bad that when I am with people I know or out with my boyfriend and everybody else is talking and haveing a good time im just sitting there basicly not saying anything. I worry a lot about things, people talking about me, If people are gunna like me, what IF? I say something stupid. I dont make friends easily, im quit withdrawn and dont know anybody at my school what so ever. I've been with my boyfriend for over a year and a lot of times I have a hard time trying to come up with a conversation. I guess im just sick of beeing "the odd ball" and I do want to be social and be, maybe not the life of the party but I do want to be talkative and you know.. be normal. But the thoughts I get in my head or just the feelings from the anxiety just seem to overpower my logic.

HELP!

I feel people are talking about me and I start to panic. I stay home as much as I can. I have feeling of anxiety and phobias. I have recently adopted a great Dane and walking him is helping me get out of the house. I am working hard to tell myself that when I have a panic attack , that the worst thing that can happen is pass out. I am not dieing and will make it through. Maybe this can help you. :)
 
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November 8, 2008, 9:25 pm PST

Your Other Disorders

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It started about 5 years ago, I started having terrifing images of people close to me dying. I dont even know if theres a name for it or not. but when my daughter was born I had the same images i dont know if it had to due with the fact that I had three misscarriages before having her or not. but the images started almost immediatly after going through that. the images are so real it scares me to death. I also have fears of dying myself. espeally at night or taking a shower I scared someone will try to kill me. I experience alot through childhood and adolences even adulthood. when I talk about images its mostly car accidents or them being murdered some how or even stuff like falling through a window. I hope that some day i can find help to deal with these thoughts or even find there origins. i worry constantly about my family and friends and when I have these images I cry and have anxiety attacks. believe or not this is my first time speaking publicly about my fears i hope that someday i could enjoy just being alive

You forgot the other disorders you have that are more severe and need to deal with first. You are bipolar. You tend to be a habitual liar. You say in your profile that you love and care so much for all your friends and family. However, after a short period of time, you completely do whatever it takes to completely avoid them for no reason. Those that care about you and love you mean it. So, when you avoid them, you are hurting them deeply. You need to see a professional psychologist ASAP! Maybe they can help you change from being a psychopath to a normal human being and stop being a huge liar. If not, then you deserve to be in a car accident. Hope you can learn to sleep with your eyes open and when showering.
 
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November 21, 2008, 8:25 am PST

Short term memory loss when anxious

This is a new thing over the last 6 months for me, but I have been experiencing memory loss and it is getting in my way at home, work and when I'm out and about. It just happens and no matter where I am or what I am doing, It stops everything. I all of a sudden don't know where I am, what I was doing, how I got there, and sometimes it has happened I forget how to use my legs or arms at that moment so I've fallen down stairs or dropped things - I stand there like a zombie and don't know what is happening, completely confused and then really scared and I just wait it out and try not to panic. The memory comes back and then I'm ok. I have booked some appointments coming up with some doctors to see what this is. But I've noticed that it is worse with stress but it just happens. Right now I'm not too excited about having to leave home but I can't put my life on hold, but I'm wondering at what point it could get dangerous. I guess as long as I just wait it out without making a panic scene, I can get through it. I don't think its anything really medical and that's why I haven't gone to a doctor up until now because I have been going through a high conflict divorce and it just has to be stress and anxiety. It isn't permanent is what I am thinking. But it makes working impossible and I've been fired 3 times. So I'm just going to chat with the doctors and see what I can do about this to get better.
 
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January 26, 2009, 2:55 pm PST

Panic Attacks

Hi everyone.. I'm a new member to DP message boards. I wanted to state my present situation and introduce myself. I'm a sufferer of panic attacks & anxiety disorders in the recent last 7 months of my life. I go to bed with anxiety and wake up during the night with full blown panic attacks. My thoughts race while I try to sleep. I think I am going crazy all the time.
 
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February 24, 2009, 6:57 pm PST

Used to be Afraid All the Time

Hi everyone! I used to suffer from anxiety attacks and was afraid all of the time about school and work. I guess I was a perfectionist in every way. I used to be afraid that I might fail a test. When I was doing homework or studying, I would start panicking, thinking "What if I don't do this well enough?" You might think that it is normal enough for a girl my age to worry about things like that. But to tell the truth, it was constant worrying and it did me no good. I was even hospitalized because I could not take the anxiety anymore and wanted to commit suicide.

My advice to handling anxiety is this: GET HELP ASAP!! I got help from a professional psychologist and he helped me get back on my feet and get my life going. He asked me to read a book called The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety. It really helped me a lot. The message of this book is you should not fight with your anxiety, but instead, embrace it and let it be. Trying to control anxiety can keep you stuck and suffering. This book uses a revolutionary new approach called acceptance and commitment therapy, or ACT. I recommend it to anyone suffering from fears and anxieties, but most of all, professional help should come first.

Now I am doing really well. I have not had an anxiety attack for a long time. My world has expanded as well. I am taking drawing and ceramics classes. I play the flute and a little bit of piano. My life is way better now than before!

Hope you find this posting helpful! And good luck to all.
 
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March 1, 2009, 6:20 pm PST

PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

It is amazing how People are Ignorant of the various methods to deal with PTSD.  Thanks God for Human Rights Homeopathic Doctors who believe in Justice especially with those who are TARGETED because they have experienced Great Results - a way of life which is wonderful
 
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March 1, 2009, 6:23 pm PST

Negative Attitude

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It is amazing how People are Ignorant of the various methods to deal with PTSD.  Thanks God for Human Rights Homeopathic Doctors who believe in Justice especially with those who are TARGETED because they have experienced Great Results - a way of life which is wonderful

no one dictates nor Governors one's Body, Mind or Soul - to do so is ABUSIVE and CAUSE for intervention by the Authorities as it is a direct violation of one's Rights.  Is it Jealous, Insecurity or the fact that One can't seem to cease with their Communist Attitude.
 
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March 8, 2009, 7:43 pm PDT

Where can I get hope & help?

I am a 57 year old agoraphobic, diabetic,  parasite trapped in my home with no social life.

I feel helpless & hopeless. I have a loveless, sexless marriage with no friends, family, or

children & a shrink that I've been seeing for over 26 years & is no longer productive for me.

He misses phone appointments (without a call from his receptionist), talks about his problems

and has ADHD so he's usually not paying attention to my needs when I talk. He also no longer

offers positive suggestions or direction. My abusive parents passed away about a year ago.

My best friends who gave me a precious gift (teaching me sign language & accepting me

as I am) passed away just a few months before my parents. I am not dealing well with these

and other grief/loss issues.

 

It seems that I have been in this deteriorating state for a very long time. The pain is relentless & never ending. I am living my childhood nightmares and suffer extensively from loneliness & isolation. I've been told that I have to stay alive but are never told what I am supposed to be living for. 

 

Is my life over already?
 
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