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I suffer from anxiety. every day i say the phrase, god bless everyone, thank you god for everything, numerous times a day in my head. can that be part of my gad? or does it have to be ocd? i say it often, not only when im feeling anxious?

Q: i suffer from anxiety. every day i say the phrase, god bless everyone, thank you god for everything, numerous times a day in my head. can that be part of my gad? or does it have to be ocd? i say it often, not only when im feeling anxious?

: If this seems to help with your anxiety and it doesn’t interfere with your functioning, then it is not a problem. If it is interfering with your ability to function, then see a psychiatrist for evaluation and treatment. Good luck!

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

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If this seems to help with your anxiety and it doesn’t interfere with your functioning, then it is not a problem. If it is interfering with your ability to function, then see a psychiatrist for evaluation and treatment. Good luck!

Answered 5/20/2023

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A member asked:

I suffer from anxiety. every day i say the phrase, god bless everyone, thank you god for everything, numerous times a day in my head. can that be part of my gad? or does it have to be ocd? i say it often, not only when im feeling anxious?

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