Hello, this is my first post and I'm
hoping to find some friends who are
familiar with anxiety disorders.
I have been diagnosed with GAD and
Obsessional thinking (no compulsions). I
am 39 and truly feel that I live w/ my
anxiety disorder the best that I can, I
can feel pretty happy and under control,
thank goodness.
My 10 year old daughter has shown signs of
Separation Anxiety Disorder and GAD for
years, but very mild. She responds very
well to the suggestions that my
psychologist suggested.
However, I am now confused by a new
"symptom". She is complaining this summer
that she feels like she is "in a dream"
and that she is not "really a person, and
no one is really here". She seems happy,
but I can see that this is bothering her.
It started the last day of school, and I
think it has something to do with the
transition into summer vacation. The poor
thing wants to be happy and enjoy the
summer, but she is "stuck". When I ask
her what is her worst fear, she says that
she, or someone she loves, will get sick
or die (common in GAD). She says that she
just wishes this "not myself" feeling
could leave her alone. I don't get this
"dream" thing. Any advice or insight is
very welcome!!!
