My Intro

[Want2bpositive]

Hi All,

Glad to meet you all.

I am new to this place. I am struggling with depression, paranoid delusions, anxiety and OCD. I hope being part of this support group will help me cope with my problems.

Sorry to introduce myself with a negative note, but that is what I am now.

[Mireyaozzieg]

What type of things make u paranoy and hi welcome I have ptsd ocd anxiety depression

[Want2bpositive in reply to Mireyaozzieg]

Hi Mireyaozzieg,

Thanks for the reply. Going outside the house makes me paranoid. I feel safe inside the house. I spend most of my time on my computer . Helps distract me from the paranoid thoughts and anxiety.

[Mireyaozzieg]

Am going trew something similar my husband wants to drive to in laws tomorrow and when we drive far i get bad anxiety so are home is are safety nest I like to just be home. When I get paranoid it's cuz of my x he cause me so much trauma verbal abuse and physical and he was a stoker.

[Want2bpositive]

You can try this breathing exercise to help calm down.

1. Take a long, slow breath in through your nose, first filling your lower lungs, then your upper lungs.

2. Hold your breath to the count of "three."

3. Exhale slowly through pursed lips, while you relax the muscles in your face, jaw, shoulders, and stomach.

Practice this exerise at least ten times a day for several weeks. Use it during times of transition, between projects or whenever you want to let go of tension and begin to experience a sense of calmness. This will help you become familiar and comfortable with the process. And use it any time you begin to feel anxiety or panic building.