Panic attacks about "checking"

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#1 Jan 1 - 1PM
jjj1984
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Panic attacks about "checking"

Okay, so here it is. Trying to deconstruct some of my thoughts and feelings as day 1 of 2014.

I have NO desire to check or see anything further about xN. Life is going really well right now, I have been enjoying the peace and calm and progress has been gifting me daily.

Yet, I get these random panic attacks. Just had one so I thought I'd share.

So for whatever reason I used to check OW's Instragram with one type of internet browser (mozilla firefox vs. internet explorer which I use for all other web browsing). The reason......who knows. Some type of pseudo OCD, trying to compartmentalize my life, or as a way of controlling my behavior to reduce anxiety. Not 100% sure and I'm assuming a psychiatrist would have a hay day with that lol. Anyways, if I open that browser type even if by accident, a rush of panic sweeps over me. I am so terrified of looking even though I have no desire to - or maybe I do, and I'm pushing it out? In denial? Scared I'll succumb to impulses as I used to in the past?

Anyways, the feeling is temporarily debilitating...my heart races, adrenaline pumping, body gets very warm, extreme nausea - almost like a stab into my stomach. I've even had tears come on from it. Even once I've closed the browser, I continue to get these waves of anxiety for the next few hours. It's highly disruptive of my day.

Sorry, when I write this out it sounds so bizarre haha. I'm just trying to figure out how to overcome this. If anyone has any thoughts about this, please share.

Jan 2 - 9AM
SavingMyself
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I realized my 'checking' is

Jan 2 - 10AM (Reply to #20)
jjj1984
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Ah yes.

Jan 2 - 1PM (Reply to #23)
Time-for-change
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I need to understand this!!!

Jan 2 - 11AM (Reply to #21)
SavingMyself
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jjj

Jan 2 - 11AM (Reply to #22)
Used
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saving

Jan 1 - 4PM
thebigpayback
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this feeling is normal. nip

Jan 1 - 3PM
Gettinghappy
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Psychology 101

Jan 1 - 3PM (Reply to #17)
jjj1984
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Ah, you know it's so funny.

Jan 1 - 3PM
Done sourcing
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Google the "Golden Key",

Jan 1 - 1PM
Willow
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Not sure what you're asking here jjj?

Jan 1 - 1PM (Reply to #7)
jjj1984
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Hey Willow, All of what you

Jan 1 - 2PM (Reply to #8)
Willow
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Ok, Good. Thanks :) I think I

Jan 2 - 12PM (Reply to #14)
Goldie
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I'm confused by this entire thread

Jan 1 - 2PM (Reply to #12)
freeat55
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Therapy and Meds

Jan 1 - 3PM (Reply to #13)
jjj1984
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Hey :) To be clear, I don't

Jan 1 - 2PM (Reply to #9)
jjj1984
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Oh yes...I've come to accept

Jan 1 - 3PM (Reply to #10)
Willow
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You might think your post had

Jan 1 - 3PM (Reply to #11)
jjj1984
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You are getting caught up in

Jan 1 - 1PM
Rora
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That sounds like a rush of

Jan 1 - 1PM (Reply to #3)
jjj1984
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Yeah, I've read that too with

Jan 1 - 1PM (Reply to #4)
Rora
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Heh heh... No thinking! When

Jan 1 - 1PM (Reply to #5)
Rora
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One last hint

Jan 1 - 1PM (Reply to #2)
Rora
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P.s.