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dewey
09-04-2006, 05:42 PM
hi guys-

I wanted to share my story in a little more detail since im new.

There are times in my life where I suffer from nothing, usually it will last only a few weeks before my troubles begin.

My phobia is aquiring the HIV virus, why? I still don't know. I fear getting the virus in ways that are non-sense. For example, I went to get tested for the millionith time and I got scared that I caught it from a dirty needle used by the nurse. That is just one of many ways I have beaten myself over.

Heres what happens when I go through an episode. I get the OCD of researching HIV case by case for hours and days, I think about it all the time. Which causes anxiety, the anxiety makes me vomit at times.A knot that continues all day and during my sleep. Usually after a week or longer of straight anxiety I break down into tears, I dont have anyone who understands. My fiance' gets upset and mad and is very confused and my parents have no idea why I am this way. I see a Dr. and take meds which only help with the crying break down part, and a lot of the times my mind defeats the drugs as well.

My newest one currently is that I think I have been sleepwalking and having sex with neighbors and contracting HIV. I have no common sense right now, and usually during an episode I dont.

Im a 27 year old male that is supposed to be enjoying wedding planning and hanging out with friends and family, but I am not. I find myself alone,confused,and just sick and tired of this shit.

Well thats my story. I wanted to share it with you all.

thx
Dewey

Eaglewings
09-07-2006, 05:30 AM
Hi Dewey,
read your post. Sounds pretty distressing to be in it. I have OCD too and a lot of things I think don't make much sense. What I am finally coming to understand is two things: Firstly I can't instantly make the thought go away. I want it too but it won't. The more intense I get with it and try and stay and obsess with it............the worse it gets. My brain seems to heat up and I start to flip out. This might be from over-analysing, obsessing or trying to work out as many solutions to it as possible. The best thing I find is to take a step back and walk away. I mentally shelf it and review it in about 2-3-4 day; after which I find it has lost its intensity. If I stay with the anxiety and keep going the OCD can last literally weeks and I'm in a lot of trouble with it...


Sorry mate not trying to give you advice...for what it's worth..take it or leave it, keep going is all I can say

Eagle wings