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Posted 5/30/2011 4:11 PM (GMT 0)
I know how ridiculous this sounds. Happening 4 yrs & don't understand, cant stop it. Causes panic & problems in my life. Here goes: I'm terrified 2 check my mailbox outside. Bet it has over a month n it now. I DON'T KNOW WHY. The thought of getting it, seeing or reading it sends me over the edge. No trauma associated w/mail ever. Don't know why it started but became gradually impossible. Anybody have an idea why in the world that 1 thing makes me want 2 run??? Sounds so stupid but its a huge issue, seriously.
Posted 5/30/2011 5:23 PM (GMT 0)
Hey blue:) Maybe the mail represents reponsibility/things that demand your attention? If I am stressed, the thought of checking my e-mail, phone messages, ect... can overwhelm me. I feel that it is just one more thing that I have to address, and it might send me over the edge so to speak!

I'm not sure if this is the same thing as you are feeling? I would suggest thinking about this and trying to figure out what you may be dreading about the mail. Bills?, bad news? If you can identify the source, you'll have a better idea of how to deal with it.

Please don't think that this sounds silly. We all have our own little things that get to us, you're not alone:)

Take care friend,
S.C.
Posted 5/30/2011 9:40 PM (GMT 0)
Blue,
I have a slight case of agoraphobia that I fight everyday, the mail for me represent bad news, bills. I really hate to check it. Are you having any social anxieties? Maybe it is contact with the outside world...I just have to force myself to check it and I always feel proud after I did it...but I really have to push myself...baby steps blue.
Posted 6/1/2011 5:08 PM (GMT 0)
Thk its maybe all that. Days I cant get out the door. Hadnt considered social?anx but YES phone, doorbell, esp MAIL. Also ptsd I thk. Most bad/graumatic things were out of blue, evn when things r ok I live waiting 4 the other shoe 2 drop. I CANNOT BEAR THE UNEXPECTED. If s-one slightly looks r sounds like thehre gonna tell me s-thing I just know itll b bad &/or I wont b able 2 do anythg abt it. Meds help but not w/this. Dont understand it r how to STOP THAT! I mean I really freak out n get sick ovr it.
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