Tips on beating ocd/panic disorder

Hey! i get super anxious even leaving the house or driving now after a panic attack on the highway a year ago even with i drive with people i’m not really comfortable having a panic attack around i avoid going out or even working and its been a struggle because i was always out working and etc but i also struggle with intrusive thoughts too the point i feel super detached from myself i look in the mirror and don’t recognize myself literally please tell me has anyone gone through this im struggle bad

Gabrielle!

Date posted: Yesterday

Hey there, you are not alone!! When I was first diagnosed with OCD I also was diagnosed with Panic disorder and agoraphobia for this exact reason. The best think you can do for this is to still get out, do it anxious !!! Dont let it control you! Go work out again!!! The more you avoid things the worse this gets your showing anxiety and ocd its in control!! The more we tell are brains no no no it thinks you're saying more more more!! Genuinely start telling your brain "I love anxiety" or "I hope i do have a panic attack" stuff like that!! Show it you don't care !!! Yes sitting with anxiety is uncomfortable but the more you try to blow out the flame the more you're just bringing it right back like a trick candle !! Dont run from anxiety. Do things that provoke anxiety !! Dont label it bad!!! Show your brain you can still live and do the things you love no matter what it says or no matter how you feel this is how we win our life back!! Go watch star jess taylor he touches on this!! So doesn't nathan peterson his chanel is OCD & Anxiety!!!

Itsmered

Date posted: Yesterday

@Gabrielle! I have been doing this too. The worst thing I get is the intense fear and doom like nowhere to run. I agree though do it scared, terrified it gets better. I couldn’t drive at one point even to take my car out of the garage but now I can not far but still practicing to drive far away but I will get there I just need more exposure with it. I follow star jesse Taylor too I feel he is great. The more you focus on the symptoms and feelings the harder it is. Obviously this takes practice I still do it at times too but I’ve been getting better ! Keep trying

Gabrielle!

Date posted: 23h

@Anonymous Absolutely, that's how anxiety make you feel like a internal doom!! But its just a false alarm!! So sit with it, there is no where to run!!! Show yourself you dont have to react to these false alarm!! That you don't care!! And yes try to start driving farther and farther little by little !! Show it you're going to do it no matter what it says or how you feel!! That is great erp.

mia1012

Date posted: 21h

@Gabrielle! but i feel like it gets better then its gets super bad again or even worse

Gabrielle!

Date posted: 21h

@mia1012 Yes as anxiety will come in waves and especially if youre still constantly reacting to it and trying to run or label it bad. When it comes say things like "i love anxiety. Welcome to the pary" or "yay your back" "I love this, stay as long as you want!" or even just sitting with it. Showing your brain you don't care, putting on a good act, is the key!! Once you do it, it will be like okay they're not playing with my games anymore. It will see the false alarms. I know its hard, but we can do this!! Anxious or not we can take control!! You've got this. I'm rooting for you!! Only you can do the work!! Really listen to these tips from these great youtubers its whats going to help!!

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