ecomum Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Yesterday I had a massive panic attack and wanted to seek reassurance from my daughter. I didn't and she said I was a good role model for facing my fears (didn't tell her about the issue). Today I want to to seek reassurance from my husband about something else but I already feel like I burden him so much.He has to cope with life's tasks and then my fears on top.i know seeking reassurance won't help but I feel so lonely dealing with all this anxiety and not being able to talk to anyone. My mum sought reassurance from me which has contributed to my OCD. I just want the release of voicing my fears so I don't feel so alone with them. It's so hard. How do we get through this without giving in ? Link to comment
dksea Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 I find that writing out my thoughts and fears in a journal when I am going through a tough time can be very therapeutic. Of course it can become a compulsion to do so, so setting some limits such as how often you can write and/or for how long is a good idea, but I think it’s still better than confessing to other people since it doesn’t place an extra burden on them. I’ve also found that writing things out helps me process them differently and gives me a different perspective sometimes. Even just the physicality of writing is a change from going over them in my head. Link to comment
The last Jedi Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 You can always talk to us, stay strong Link to comment
Chirpy Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 This is why we are here. Sometime venting really helps. Link to comment
ecomum Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 Great advice Dksea .thanks for the kind words Jedi and Chirpy. Link to comment
ecomum Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 This has turned into a realy great, positive thread. I have always felt we are here for each other on this forum and it has helped me so much, as I hope I have helped others too. I am having a bad night of false memories and I can pop on here and look for advice and don't feel so alone. Thank you Hdigtts . Link to comment
Hdigtts Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 I find sometimes just knowing others know what I go through helps Link to comment
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