How can I keep from panicking over little things?

Question

For example, I've come through a lot in the past few years, and have been diagnosed with Bipolar II and OCD. I'm actually grateful to be able to put names to it lol. But at the same time I panic whenever I start to take a step forward to better myself. Like with this memory-loss question I just asked. I got a great tip about a site to visit about how to stop the short-term-memory-loss and while I'm reading it, I start to panic. There's something ELSE wrong with me.

I've been feeling pretty good over the past few weeks and this panicky feeling is the same one I get when I'm about to go head-long into the depressive stage. Maybe it's just an association to it that's causing the depression/anxiety...? How should I handle this?

Answer 1

Sometimes when people focus on their problems, they get stuck looking and looking and finding fault with themselves.

Healthier People who live a well balanced life, recognizing their problems, but not dwelling on them.

How to keep from panicking over little things?

Broaden your focuses in life, and concentrate on things that bring you hope and involve you with activities with many people.

You will find you have little time or focus to spend on picky personal faults.  You'll worry less.

Answer 2

Mind over thoughts. Be aware of your thoughts, ask if they are rational, focus on what is rational. A study showed that you can actually calm your attacks doing that simple thing.