Crazy

[Lindsey14]

Im scared cause it feels like my brain is blanking....i feel like im losing my mind or going crazy...

[Hidden]

Hi Lindsey14, sorry that you are going through such a tough time. I too was like this months back, it comes and goes. Are you seeing a therapist ?

[Lindsey14 in reply to Hidden]

Not currently

[Hidden]

Lindsey14,

You are NOT CRAZY, this is just a common symptom of anxiety. In an attack it is always hard to focus and maintain any thoughts, things come in and out of you mind so fast that you feel like you cannot and will not ever be able to think straight again. But, you will. Sounds easy to say (and believe me I know it's not) but try and focus on one thing you know, say like an apple! describe it's shape to yourself, it's colour, it's smell. Breath slowly, you will find your mind wandering, but try and bring it back to this common object (it can be whatever you want). You will find in time being able to focus on one thing for even 30 seconds, 1 minute will lessen the mind racing you are experiencing. But remember this, this is a very common symptom and that is all, YOU ARE NOT CRAZY, please don't be scared, it is very common.

Wishing you love.

[Lindsey14 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you

[Samzz25]

That is how i was feeling, before i got on medication (lexapro)

[Emzo82 in reply to Samzz25]

How many mg of ecitalopram are you on? I’m on 10mg but my anxiety is bad again.

[Samzz25 in reply to Emzo82]

Me too, on 10mg. I usually need to keep busy with things, like challenging myself to do things that provoke my anxiety.