hi Everyone I need some help, about 7 weeks ago I had this dream that my daughter was being hurt by someone I woke up and boom my mind went like in to a detective I actually thought she was been hurt it cause me to have feelings of churning in my stomach to me watching her and asking her questions. But then somethink else popped into my head that went like how do I know I love my partner and again boom my mind and thoughts have took over me the 2 weeks I didn't function,eat,and couldn't concentrate on anythink the while time my stomach felt like someone has placed rope round me and kept pulling it tighter I couldn't understand why I had these thoughts has me and my partner have been together 20 years. Nothing has happened I was happy has Larry before these thoughts took over me I don't want these thoughts I want my old life back where I'm laughing telling the jokes get back into my hobbies but I've lost all interest. I've spoke to my doctor and he's asked for some blood tests has I've got an over active thyriod illness which he said it. an cause anxiety and depression. I've never suffered with anxiety and depression before and I'm scared. I have waking up and living the day because my thoughts won't leave me alone. I'm always looking online for answers to asking people for reassurance this is how I found this site. Is this anxiety that's doing this to me or am I going crazy. Thank you for reading x.
you’re not going crazy. Anxiety causes racing thoughts, overthinking and even depression. The racing thoughts are very annoying and can be scary. But it’s important to acknowledge that they are present and that you are not going to let them control you. millions of people with anxiety get racing thoughts including myself .
I am sure the overactive thyroid has something to do with it. hopefully things will settle down if you get on some medication for the thyroid. Do things that relax your mind. it might take a little while to get under control but you’re gonna be OK. Consider speaking with a counselor if you need extra support. Take care