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My phobias take all my world, somtimes I am really trying to get over them but I cant have a success. My problem is that I am afraid to be unable to do some basic things that every human does. These are eating (The worst, I am afraid of choking), holding a hot cup of coffee (I get too shaky), holding my urine/poop/fart (I get this in public). These phobias make me really exhausted, everyday I am able to eat but something in my brain could not understand its' safe, I can't convince myself that I am able to do these things, and my head really really hurts during this things. I have also social phobia, cant hold eye contact for long times, and have little self-esteem. I play games so much, then I hate myself for doing it, but then play again because I don't find anything enjoyable. I feel very lonely because I am a 22 year old male and never had a relationship.
Why these things are happening to me? Is it because of my genetics, my parents, or is it just me? I really don't know. I just want to be a normal human. Anyway I don't expect any magical solution, but it is fine to express myself in words, its relieving. Any good advice is welcome. Thank you. |
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Grand Poohbah
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Are you on any medications for this and/or in therapy?
Wondering why all of the time (if you do this) is unhelpful OCD thinking (I do this) from my POV. My medications help a little with obbsessive thoughts and you have to slowly develop good habits and force yourself to do things through exposure/baby steps. Find a better habit than video games (sports/exercise?). If you do not need your computer for school or work, perhaps get rid of it for a while? Your parents could safeguard it so that you could get it back when you need it. Just some ideas. It sounds like you have a lot of work to do. The right therapist might be able to encourage you but you would be the one that has to slowly reclaim your life. These sound like awful things to deal with. Let us know how it goes. |
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I went on therapy for a year (one for each month). My psychiatrist tried to change my way of thinking. It kind of worked but I still have these issues. He prescribed Prozac to me, but I am not using it right now. |
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It can be hard to take things like Prozac consistently because of the side effects. Was it the side effects that caused you to quit using? If it was a side effect, you might want to consider asking for something else. Did you like your psychiatrist? With the 1st therapist I tried, I knew by the 2nd session that she wasn't a good fit. I stayed with my second therapist (a psychologist) until she retired. Given what you are saying in this post, I think you should go back to your psychiatrist or find another psychiatrist, psychologist or licensed therapist. You need some help with this from my POV.
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