Originally Posted by
Mocadona
Well at least you can acknowledge on some level that it is anxiety, which is a great start! It really isn't an easy thing to do, your anxiety makes you feel uncomfortable and this leads to checking and reassurance seeking which makes you feel better... For a small while. But really it's like an alcoholic saying "just one more drink".
The problem being though that it's so easy to reach for your phone and google, or twist your keys in the door extra hard just to be SURE that there is no weakness, particularly as doing it takes away that immediate horrible anxious feeling, but trust me it really is for the best not to. I would definitely recommend counselling or a psychologist if you can get access to it, as it's a tough nut to crack. Our minds are so tuned in to our bodies that it's a constant battle, but you can get on top of it with a lot of work.