freelancejy
11-06-09, 22:48
Hi! I am a 32 yo mom with severe OCD. My anxieties are mainly health related. I am constantly terrified that I have a terminal illness and frequently find symptoms to worry about and research via the internet. I worry constantly about cancer, brain tumors, you name it. I also suffer from panic attacks due to these issues. I've had OCD since early childhood and my obsessions have gone through many transitions. I have panic attacks often in the early morning and don't get much sleep. The anxiety and hopelessness I feel causes depression. I am in therapy and trying some different medications. Unfortunately, the side effects from these seem to just feed into my fears. I am so glad I found this site and am hoping to find some comfort in knowing I'm not alone!