when people use the term to deal with your fears... How

gypsygirl315

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Posted 1/30/2016 9:18 PM (GMT 0)

my anxiety and derealization to this extreme have them with me for the past 11 months. my question is when people say to face your fears how do you do that??? I seem to get these irrational fears daily on top of feeling like I'm going crazy I'm going to lose my mind... like dealing with the derealization how do I just accept that??? I do EFT and guided meditations daily. the thing is a lot of people say with the DR/DP is that you feel numb... I mean I still a little numb but I still feel fear and sadness I'm a tremendous amount of anxiety... Has anyone walk down this road??? And if so how did you get through it I would really appreciate any stories... Thank you
GG

Scaredy Cat

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Posted 1/30/2016 11:19 PM (GMT 0)

GG,

As far as facing one's fear goes...this is going to vary according to the individual.

For me, it meant returning to the sites of places where I had experienced panic attacks. It also meant continuing to go to work everyday...though I was often symptomatic, and thought I might have a health related episode during the exertion from my classes. (I am a dance teacher)

For you, it may mean something entirely different...but exposure therapy can be tailored for individual needs and be really effective.

Keep doing the things you already putting into practice...

...but seek to learn some new skills either through self help, or with a therapist.

CBT can be really helpful with the challenges you mention ...(and we have thought challenging worksheets in the Resources that you can start with right away!)

Peace and progress!

S.C.

Rrakkma

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Joined : Aug 2011

Posts : 1319

Posted 1/30/2016 11:37 PM (GMT 0)

Well I asked the same question to myself many times.
For me my fear is, a very serious disease like C.
... and, facing it? NO, THANK YOU! O.o

That's why I always think health anxiety is the hardest to deal with. You can't just avoid your symptoms and can't live without your own body. Can't get exposed to your fears because they are actual diseases...

Now what??

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