natalie
22-01-04, 22:11
Hi there!
My name is natalie and im 18 yrs old.
Ive been suffering from OCD for about 2 1/2 years now. when the symptoms first started and i began to have constant anxiety and about 4 panic attacks a day, i was prescribed anti-depressants, which i took for about 7 months. the panic's stopped as did the thoughts, but i became numb. i was never my usual bubbly self.
when i came off the tables, i felt alot better. i was really proud of myself. but just before christmas 2003, the panic's came back. they have gradually been getting worse and worse over the new year, and i was prescribed beta-blockers about 2 weeks ago. the anxiety is much better, but the obssessive thoughts are still there.
i also associated OCD with washing your hands lots, and cleaning all the time etc. but ive come to realise that its not necessarily the case. i panic about whether i should really be with my boyfriend of 3 yrs, even though he is the most amazing person i have ever met. he's everything ive ever wanted and more, so why should i worry about it? ive also questioned my sexuality, and i have to test my thoughts constantly. it is so frustrating.
im much more clued up on anxiety, panic attacks and OCD now, and i realise that what im going through is curable. i no its going to be difficult and everyday is a struggle. but coming onto this website has made me realise im not alone and that this will go away.
i really want to get better [8)]
thanx for reading, any suggestions most appreciated
natty xxx
My name is natalie and im 18 yrs old.
Ive been suffering from OCD for about 2 1/2 years now. when the symptoms first started and i began to have constant anxiety and about 4 panic attacks a day, i was prescribed anti-depressants, which i took for about 7 months. the panic's stopped as did the thoughts, but i became numb. i was never my usual bubbly self.
when i came off the tables, i felt alot better. i was really proud of myself. but just before christmas 2003, the panic's came back. they have gradually been getting worse and worse over the new year, and i was prescribed beta-blockers about 2 weeks ago. the anxiety is much better, but the obssessive thoughts are still there.
i also associated OCD with washing your hands lots, and cleaning all the time etc. but ive come to realise that its not necessarily the case. i panic about whether i should really be with my boyfriend of 3 yrs, even though he is the most amazing person i have ever met. he's everything ive ever wanted and more, so why should i worry about it? ive also questioned my sexuality, and i have to test my thoughts constantly. it is so frustrating.
im much more clued up on anxiety, panic attacks and OCD now, and i realise that what im going through is curable. i no its going to be difficult and everyday is a struggle. but coming onto this website has made me realise im not alone and that this will go away.
i really want to get better [8)]
thanx for reading, any suggestions most appreciated
natty xxx