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Re: therapy question for panic/anxiety

Posted by Elle2021 on March 3, 2004, at 17:11:58

In reply to Re: therapy question for panic/anxiety » chess, posted by Fallen4myT on March 3, 2004, at 12:43:07

People with anxiety disorders do not typically "go crazy." Having a panic attack may feel like you are going crazy, but you are not. I do not recall ever reading about or hearing about anyone who became delusional due to an anxiety disorder. Having a delusion is losing touch with reality or having an altered view of reality. I do not believe many people with an anxiety disorder actually lose touch with what is really going on in the real world. I asked my psychiatrist about this once because I was concerned about becoming delusional (I also have an anxiety disorder) and he said that delusions and things of that nature are usually restricted for people suffering from schizophrenia and other thought disorders. If you are really worried about this, talk to your therapist, he/she can give you the info. you need to answer your questions and calm your fears. BTW, I did become slightly delusional once, but it was not due to my anxiety disorder. I can say that from my own personal experience, it was not similar to the feeling you might experience with a panic/anxiety attack.
Elle


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