Anxious about getting anxiety. Normal?

Come to like yourself: Act, talk, dress the way you like. Take actions that your confident self will take. Notice People: Shift your attention from yourself onto people. Observe the way they act, what they say — make deductions about them. Reconnect with play: Play is a state of being truly ourselves when we dissolve our ego and the fear of looking stupid. Sports, games, hiking — find what brings on that state for you. Calculated risk: Do things that change your thinking patterns, what you thought was possible. Get out of your comfort zone — approach that person etc. Develop a skill: When you something you are good at, you become confident. Play to your strengths and build a skill on them. Eliminate negativity: The news, toxic friends, influencers anything that makes you feel horrible about yourself; get rid of it. Self-care: Do something good for your body. Every day try some exercise, skincare, healthy foods or anything. Get out of your head: Do activities that get you out of your head and make you aware. Exercise, yoga, meditation, etc.

consult Psychologist / Psychiatrist

Do Yoga, Go for a walk

Hi there, the road to recovery isn’t easy for many with oCD and anxiety. Many times it takes more than medications alone to recover. Negative self talk such as what you’ve described “what if I don’t get better” or other thoughts along these lines need to be addressed equally. Some ways to consider in addressing this: 1. Regular diet, routine and exercise 2. Meditation 3. CBT- cognitive behavioural therapy. All of the the above take time and consistent effort from your part to make your medications work better for you.