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You might be able to have counseling or help through phone sessions with a therapist, these can be as short as 1/2 hours and you can set a time that is convenient and private for you. Possibly your doctor has a few that he would give you a referral to, and if not check the phone book. This type of phone help is not unusual because people like yourself are sometimes restricted by distance or time factors.
 
It certainly sounds like some kind of anxiety disorder; being paranoid about relationships, worrying if you said the wrong thing, or didn't say enough, or said it too soon, or left it too late.. usually coupled with very low-self esteem.

A lot of which I experience too, to varying degrees in different ways.

DO seek professional help. The inconvenience of getting help in your location is dwarfed by the impact your anxiety is having on your life every single day. Medication can do a lot to take the edge off any immediate physical reaction you may have to anxious situations (any of: palpitations, perspiring, voice breaking up, nausea); which makes it easier to tackle the issues in your mind. CBT therapy can be very effective in making you look at these situations more objectively and changing how you view and react to them.

It's probably a very common disorder; and can affect people in different ways.

I suffer from it too. I'm a single guy, 36; and was recently in a bar talking with a friend when I was approached by an attractive girl. I immediately froze up, couldn't think of a thing to say. After an awkward few moments, she walked away, embarrassed. I was able to just resume the conversation where we left off, but felt awful at how I'd made that girl feel. 20 minutes later, I was approached by another, same deal. Later in the night, a very attractive girl kept coming over to dance right next to me; we moved to a different area and she came right over to us again, but never in a month of Sundays could I approach her.

The weird thing is, had we met in different circumstances - at work, in a shop etc. - I'd probably have had any of them laughing until they wee'd a little. But in bar/club, not a word.

On other occasions, it's very much like you experience, double & triple thinking every thing I do, or am about to do, or should have done, every message I send, or don't send..

Hang in there, you're not alone. :)
 
I remember reading somewhere that there are online therapists you can IM with, who can work with you without meeting them in person.

Whether you go that route, or try another doctor, you obviously need help working through the **** with your ex. There's absolutely no shame in therapy, and a good therapist can give you a lot of great coping mechanisms.

And while I'm not a fan of being drugged, Xanax might also help you as a crutch until you can get that under control...at the very least, it's something to talk to your doctor about...
 
I remember reading somewhere that there are online therapists you can IM with, who can work with you without meeting them in person.

Whether you go that route, or try another doctor, you obviously need help working through the **** with your ex. There's absolutely no shame in therapy, and a good therapist can give you a lot of great coping mechanisms.

And while I'm not a fan of being drugged, Xanax might also help you as a crutch until you can get that under control...at the very least, it's something to talk to your doctor about...

Sound advice.

I truly hope you get help ,stop blaming yourself and then find the happiness you so obviously deserve.
You seem like a lovely person - I feel sure you'll be OK.
 
I remember reading somewhere that there are online therapists you can IM with, who can work with you without meeting them in person.

Wow thats pretty neet, wish i had something like that when i was having my depression problems. How would they keep that kind of information secure / confidential though?
 
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