Paranoia. - Mental Health Message Board

nitesystem · 05-06-2004, 01:07 AM

I don't know what's gotten over me in the past few months. I feel that nearly everything I do puts me at risk for HIV or other life-threatening diseases. For example, I feel I'm at risk if I injest food that's been handled by my hands without washing them. Or If I've gotten cut from something. I'm just really concerned about this and feel I need some help.

hry33 · 05-07-2004, 02:06 PM

see a GP doc and get some meds

why_did_you · 05-13-2004, 04:27 AM

I'm sorry things are so tough for you. From what I know that sounds like OCD- maybe you could check out the board there and get some advice on what to do?

If it does sound like OCD, there are many options. For the average OCDer the obsessional stage only lasts for a while and they then go on to live normal lives. Others aren't so lucky but do beat it with the help of therapy, meds or even both. The obsessions lesson and they are able to control the compulsion. There's no mircule cure; it takes time but it can be overcome.

I'd see a doctor for some advice and hope he can referr you to a specialist should you need to be.

Take care,

xxx

spreeville · 05-13-2004, 11:06 PM

Please just don't run out and get meds. Meds should be the last resort in combating a mental illness. Try getting some other type of help, and if that fails, then consider meds.
Sounds a little like hypochondria. I went through this too. Deathly afraid of getting AIDS or other diseases, I was constantly thinking something was wrong with my health. I was like that all day, everyday for months. These feelings are common with hypochondria and anxiety, and maybe depression. I would see a psychologist about it, one who specializes in anxiety.