In response to more info from Gary:
I used to have a lot of fears about my health and about loved ones; there is still an element of that now but much less. I do not have a lot of other fears but fear of heights. The fear is more of not being able to follow through (because I fear I will breakdown with anxiety and/or depression) with a big change or new/unknown/uncontrollable task. Cognitive therapy has helped this a lot but when I am overwhelmed by anxiety it does not usually work.
Some more info that may be relevant:
A very strong family history of anxiety/depression, obsessive/compulsive tendencies, worrying, and perfectionism. Again, I worked through a lot of this but the tendency is there. I do like order and a clean home but can tolerate some confusion. I am much much easier on myself than I used to be and am now very accepting of myself and others.
I have brown blotches on my skin (mostly on my back) that are from post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. The spots start out as reddish, very slightly itchy spots that then hyperpigment. These spots are several years old and I do believe this process has stopped. I have olive colored skin and an oily chin with some pimples (especially premenstrually).
I also bite my nails and pick my skin a lot and have tried forever to stop it.
Dyspepsia and flatulence are part of the picture.
On most days, I find it hard to get up. I could be a night owl if society worked that way.
I am thin and tend to lose weight with anxiety.
Chronic post-nasal drip. Some sinus infections with tooth pain.
I am a kind, sympathetic, and loving person.
That is all I can think of for now.
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