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Constant doubt of reality

I don't know what to do, over 6 months ago the thought 'what if nothing was real' popped into my mind. I cant get rid of it, I can try to reason with it, but it doesn't stick... it makes me feel so alone and depressed. I can be with my family and still not 'feel' them. And the thoughts are constant. Im trying erp on my own, just agreeing with everything and going about my day, but should the doubt eventually go away? I don't want to have to carry this around for the rest of my life.
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1699033 tn?1514113133
Give it some time to build up in your system and really start working. It is progress if you feel even a little better. That means you can continue to get better and you will.
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It seems to be helping just a little, in that I have moments where the thought doesn't seem as true. But I don't know how to stop being afraid. My mom is home with me today, but when im with her im afraid, thinking these thoughts and remembering how happy I used to be.
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1699033 tn?1514113133
Good...let's see how that abilify works and hopefully you have some follow-up appoitnments.  
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I saw the psychiatrist, who was very nice. He said its either ocd or the tip of psychosis. He prescribed Abilify, hopefully it will help.
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1699033 tn?1514113133
It is scary but honestly I think or will get the help you need. Try to replace those negative thoughts with positive ones.   "I will get better" not "what will I do if" let us know how it goes. Take care.
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Well, my appointment has been moved up to next week. Im pretty nervous, especially about what ill do if they cant help me.
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