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I think I had a break through

Well as some of you know that I suffer from health anxiety and slight OCD.. well I have decided to obsess over making my house perfect instead of obsessing over my health... not only will this make my house cleaner, but it will also make me healthier....
I hope it works...
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can i lend your brain lol i get scared doin the housework although today i have done a lot and strange as it sounds i feel proud of myself i also took my dog for a walk yesterday and today (something i haven done in a long time) yeah i had the tight chest etc etc but i made it!!!
im really glad you found something to help yourself keep it up hun
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that is a great idea. I have done that and it does make you feel good. WTG!
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Good luck to you.  We all have to find our own therapies.  Its good to hear that you have learned how to help yourself.

I write in a journal almost everynight to get my thoughts out and organized.  I have used xanax here and there to mild my extremely anxious times.  For 90% of the past 4 years, I have discovered my own therapies without medicine.  It feels great.  Stay strong.
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hey, i suffer from health anxiety just like you, let me know if the house thing works,  miht have to give that a go.
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