Phobias

[Guest]

I am a seventeen year old student. I seem to constantly be worrying about something ridiculous, but I can't help it. I used to worry I had AIDs when i was younger.. I worried I was pregnant because I used a toliet with a drop of urine on the seat (when i knew i couldn't possibly get pregnant from that), I worried that I was a pedophile, and more recently I have been worrying that I am some kind of psychotic murderer. I don't understand what is motivating this and I can't stop it. I have become depressed and I cry three or four times a day. I think that maybe I have an emotional problem or else it has something to do with the way I relate to people.. ? I can't deal with this so well on my own and I am scared to talk to anyone about it. I just want to know if this could possibly be some kind of medical condition or have I just completely lost my mind?

[Guest]

The most likely cause of these sort of thoughts is a varient of OCD. I have successfully treated many patients with similar difficulties. I would seek professional help from a psychiatrist. If you are concerned about your physical condition, you could check with your doctor.
[quote] I am a seventeen year old student. I seem to constantly be worrying about something ridiculous, but I can't help it... [/quote]