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[Sparklystars]

Hello all,

I'm Sara

I don't know whats wrong with me, I'm a former panic attack sufferer (I grew out of them somehow)

Now I'm scared of bad things happening to my children, scared of choking, constantly deciding I have cancer, can't relax, constantly wanting to clean but it's never clean enough, not enough time to get it all done. (not OCD)

Sad about my past and miserable in my present

Lived like this for about 20 years!

I am 39 now

Sara:scared15:

[challoir]

Just thought i'd say hi Sara,
From what you have said it sounds like you may have health anxiety and depression and OCD.
Have you spoken to your doctor about this, as its always the best first step.

C xxx

[JackFlowers]

Hi! You sound like me......bar the cleaning.:doh:

Best thing ive found is to be around your friends as often as possible, during this time I forget I even worry about having cancer, which is all the time!

Keep your brain active and socialise. :)

[flori]

Hi Sara and :welcome:

Sorry to hear of you are having a bad time again.

Hope you find the site helpful. I know I have.

[Mark13]

Hi Sara. I'm sure you'll be glad you joined.

There's plenty of advice and support here.

You're not alone.

All the best.

[Speranza]

Hi Sara, I hope you have a nice doctor to talk to? Have you ever talked to someone about it, or have you struggled alone all this time? Lovely to see you here, I've just joined too and it seems like a friendly place. Hugs.