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Facebook Phobia and FOMO Fears
Has anyone else noticed that we are busy constructing a potential minefield for ourselves with an increasing dependence on the internet, mobile phone technology and social media? For those already in a vulnerable mental state, these seemingly innocuous tools can … Continue reading
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Tagged addiction, anxiety, citalopram, depression, Facebook, FOMO, mental illness, obsession, OCD, panic attacks, social media, ssri, stalking
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Anxiety Turns My Day To Night
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Anxiety – The Ugly Sister
Is it just me or do other anxiety sufferers sometimes feel that our condition is being overlooked by the media in favour of our more photogenic, if depressed twin. Please don’t misunderstand – I am not suggestion that depression is … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, anxiety blog, citalopram, citalopram withdrawal, depression, magical thinking, mental health, nervous breakdown, OCD, panic attacks, pure o, ssri, suicide, withdrawal
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No More Magical Thinking for Christmas
A common facet of OCD and anxiety is known as ‘magical thinking.’ This is when you believe that thinking or doing certain things will directly control elements of your life. This could be as innocuous as ‘if the next car … Continue reading
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To Disappear Inside Your Own Mind
When in an extreme state of anxiety, it is possible to experience a sense of detachment from one’s own body. This is especially common during panic attacks and can be terrifying.
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Tagged anxiety, depersonalisation, depersonalization, depression, OCD, panic attacks, reality, ssri, suicide
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