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I notice that sometimes I replace words with other words. It's not frequent but happens time to time. Sometimes a few times in a day and then not for weeks. For example, yesterday I was going to say "the keys are by the sofa" but accidentally said bed instead of sofa. I immediately corrected myself. That's the other thing, I always catch it amd correct myself with the correct word right away. Another example is when someone asked me where an item was in the washroom and I said by the sink when it was actually by the tub, again' I corrected myself right away.
I have been stressed out for about 3months, constantly feeling anxious and worried. There are no other symptoms. The doctor told me that it's nothing to worry about because if it was, I would first of all do this very often and secondly, I would not notice and not correct myself. I am still very worried all the time and the anxiety doesn't go away. Again, this only happens occasionally. I'm not sure if it happened before as well or if I am simply noticing more because of the anxiety and stress. I would like a second opinion.
I am 21 years old.
I notice that sometimes I replace words with other words. It's not frequent but happens time to time. Sometimes a few times in a day and then not for weeks. For example, yesterday I was going to say "the keys are by the sofa" but accidentally said bed instead of sofa. I immediately corrected myself. That's the other thing, I always catch it amd correct myself with the correct word right away. Another example is when someone asked me where an item was in the washroom and I said by the sink when it was actually by the tub, again' I corrected myself right away.
I have been stressed out for about 3months, constantly feeling anxious and worried. There are no other symptoms. The doctor told me that it's nothing to worry about because if it was, I would first of all do this very often and secondly, I would not notice and not correct myself. I am still very worried all the time and the anxiety doesn't go away. Again, this only happens occasionally. I'm not sure if it happened before as well or if I am simply noticing more because of the anxiety and stress. I would like a second opinion.
I am 21 years old.
Brief Answer:
You shouldn't worry more than necessary.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your query and understand your concerns.
I agree with your Doctor's opinion, it is a problem that happens very rarely, you are aware of it and is noticed more because of your anxiety.
Don't worry, it is a thing that happens almost every people and usually passes unnoticed.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
You shouldn't worry more than necessary.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your query and understand your concerns.
I agree with your Doctor's opinion, it is a problem that happens very rarely, you are aware of it and is noticed more because of your anxiety.
Don't worry, it is a thing that happens almost every people and usually passes unnoticed.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Thank you for your response, I have one follow up question,
What can I do to ease the constant anxiety and stress? I feel like I am always worried. No matter what I do, this feeling stays with me. Is there professional help available for this?
What can I do to ease the constant anxiety and stress? I feel like I am always worried. No matter what I do, this feeling stays with me. Is there professional help available for this?
Brief Answer:
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back and thanks for being on follow up.
First thing to do in fighting anxiety is to UNDERSTAND the damages it causes to your health and obstacles on everyday life.
Of course there is professional help about this issue.
You should consider consulting a Psychologist and discuss your concerns with him.
Behavioral therapy is one of the solutions to control anxiety and stress.
Hope I've helped you.
Take care.
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back and thanks for being on follow up.
First thing to do in fighting anxiety is to UNDERSTAND the damages it causes to your health and obstacles on everyday life.
Of course there is professional help about this issue.
You should consider consulting a Psychologist and discuss your concerns with him.
Behavioral therapy is one of the solutions to control anxiety and stress.
Hope I've helped you.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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