Hey everyone,
I have had anxiety for quite a long time now and I also think I have had OCD for a long time but this has never been formally diagnosed. It is at its worst when I am stressed or feeling anxious and effects me in a variety of ways
For example at the moment I have recently started the lab work component of my honours at university this year. Throughout the day my mind is constantly in overdrive when working as I am constantly checking and double checking things throughout the day. Whether or not I put things back in the fridge and closed the door properly, if I switched off powerpoints, if I put enough liquid in the jars, if I followed the right step, If I labelled things right etc. Even today I was the last one to leave the lab and I checked some of the powerpoints and fridges 4 or 5 times before leaving I was even heading to the door but had to double back because of that lingering anxiety feeling so I could check them all again. All of this is leaving me mentally and physically exhausted at the end of the day and my concentration is getting worse as all of my focus is going towards these habits. The work is enjoyable but the experience hasnt been great so far because im feeling constantly stressed.
I've tried all these years to get over these issues using lifestyle changes and they somewhat help although I am not consistent and tend to drop things for a while when Im not in a great mood.
Can anyone relate to or has overcome some of these issues?
Any advice would be appreciated and thanks for taking the time to read
