Instead of blaming yourself, tell yourself that there are probably good reasons why you have anxious thoughts.

It gives you the energy to manage the extra load caused by the crisis. Hold it, then relax and feel the difference. Some days just are very busy of course, but if the whole diary was like this, then this person would need to think things through and make changes. Of course it isnt essential and many people complete their recovery with very little help. Now I am off the medication that made me so tired but drinking too much coffee has become a habit. Do they invite you to social events? If you recognise yourself in this, youll need to take particular care with your cognitive work. Non sufferers would be highly amused.Helping Yourself to Overcome Anxiety Dealing with most health problems involves a degree of self-help. Start by choosing an overall goal and then see what smaller goals you could set to help you towards it. What if I have a heart attack? If there is a gain, there will always have been a loss. If a blood test is suggested and needles are a problem for you, then say so. We havent changed their words. I use positive self-talk and affirmations. I used to do most of the negative thought habits, such as catastrophising, generalising from one bad experience or using should statements, but now I try to stop myself. I do generalise from one bad experience but I think its very subliminal. I do generalise from one bad experience. Behaviour means just that - how you behave. You can use it entirely on your own, or in tandem with other help - but do please mention to your therapist that you are using it. Whether you wish to be better looking, cleverer, younger, fitter or thinner it all comes down to dissatisfaction with yourself. What is the evidence for this thought being true? The first step is to talk things over with your doctor. Someone with OCD with rituals, whether physical or mental, is doing that pretty well all the time.