Is it normal i can't relax on my own?

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Basically, I used to love having my space and doing things independently. However, recently I've had some anxiety and a few panic attacks, and I've been seeing a counsellor and taking an SSRI.

Now I find that I cannot relax on my own. I can't sit down and read a book, play a video game or watch TV without checking my phone every five minutes, and trying to keep in touch with people.

It's almost as if I'm scared they are going to forget about me? Almost as if I'm gonna stop mattering to them if I don't text them? I don't know.. is this normal? What do I do?

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  • deshikd
    8 years ago

    Have you talked to anyone about possibly having borderline personality disorder or dependency personality disorder? You should read about these and see if you relate then maybe bring that up to your counselor.

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    • anxiouscow
      8 years ago

      Yeah I have, but I don't feel suicidal or empty. I only seem to be worried about people forgetting me if I really like them or feel as if they are of a higher status than me.

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      • deshikd
        8 years ago

        I would still bring it up. You don't necessarily have to have all of the symptoms of a disorder for the therapy/medication for it to work. What did your counselor say about your problem with this?

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        • anxiouscow
          8 years ago

          Said it's related to my anxiety.

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