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    Will my anxiety disorder ever be cured?

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    Anxiety Mental Health Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    I have had anxiety/panic attacks for over 5 years, also mixed with OCD
    Ive been on meds, seen 3 counsellors but I always relapse. Will this ever go away?
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  • Brenton Harris

    Psychologist

    I work with human beings, all of whom experience suffering. People who struggle with the impact that their thoughts, memories and feelings can have on … View Profile

    It depends on what you are trying to achieve. Many people who struggle with anxiety hope to gain full control over their symptoms. A general rule I go by is, the “more you don't want it the more you've got it”. In my experience, anxiety and panic disorder results from attempts to control and avoid natural levels of anxiety that go along with living your life. You can learn to reduce your struggle with unpleasant bodily sensations, which often results in emotions coming and going as they need to rather than hanging around for extended, intense periods of time. If you do decide to try counselling again, I would recommend seeking out an ACT (acceptance commitment therapy) practitioner. The goals of treatment will be a little different to your expectations (to get control of your life, not your emotions) but I think it's well worth a try :)

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  • Marie Bloomfield

    Clinical Psychologist, Psychologist

    Marie Bloomfield is a highly experienced psychologist specialising in helping to manage anxiety, fears, panic attacks, depression, relationships, parenting, pain, trauma and weight loss. She … View Profile

    I agree with you that it is difficult to live with extreme anxiety, panic attacks and OCD. It is difficult to accept those experiences.

    Different psychologists work in different ways. I agree with the previous answer that ACT may help you.

    As a Psychologist I used Mindfulness and  Compassion-Focused Therapy which is a gentle way to approach your unpleasant at time overwhelming experiences. In my work when I help people deal with their panic attack, I trained them to breathe in a different way and to engage in abdominal breathing. The aim is to learn some physical tools that will reduce the anxiety and panic attacks but also in your own mind to relate to yourself and your experience differently in a more compassionate way.

    I would encourage you to seek a Psychologist that can really connect with you and that also specialise in assisting anxiety disorders.

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