Paranoid of Demons
I’m currently in a worm hole learning about demonology. A few weeks ago I learned about a website called Quora where you can ask people your questions. Later on in the day my mind started to generate so many questions
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Help Me Please
I suffered from OCD (according to my findings on the internet) since I was 13. I had The fear of getting sick, dying, contamination, being gay, trans, rocd, and now pocd…I never in my 17 years of being on this
I’m Terrified of Being a Pedophile
Im 15 and a female, heres my story: A couple days ago I saw a picture of a young girl. I felt a groinal sensation when looking at it and i had the h thought “oh my god you’re disgusting,
Unsure if Real Event Should Be Treated as OCD or Not
Hello, although I haven’t been formally diagnosed (and so I completely understand if you’re skeptical, or think I’m lying to ease my conscience as an awful person) I’m pretty sure I have OCD, since the symptoms (constant intrusive thoughts, handwashing,
Mental Health Issues
I’m very sorry if this is all out of place, I’m not sure how to state it. Firstly, I’ve never visited a therapist and i think I should but I’m too scared to ask for one. So, it all started
Hearing Words Said
Hi so I’ve been in public and all the time I’ll hear random conversations from others and it’s like my mind will hear certain words let’s say the word is “weird “I will hear people say she’s weird or weirdo
Want to Help Girlfriend with Her Depression
My girlfriend suffers from anxiety and depression. When I ask how she’s been feeling she will say she’s been sad but doesn’t know why or what triggered it. I don’t know how to respond to that so I just say
I Think I’m that Toxic Friend
Most of my life I’ve been unhappy. I am struggling to see what’s good in my life and I am focusing too much on whats bad and I think I’m turning into one of those grumpy persons nobody likes. Before
Autism/Asperger’s?
All my life I have struggled with anxiety problems, and always pinned my social issues on the anxiety. However, recently I have found myself digging in to my issues deeper, and I worry that this could be something else. I
Am I a Child Abuser?
When I was a child (6-8 at most) I pretended to have sex with my younger sister whilst we played families I didn’t really know what it was at the time. I never really thought about it until now after
I Feel So So Scared When I See Another Depressed Person
I have been depressed for around 4 years now i tried killing myself multiple times but failed the only thing stopping me now for committing suicide is the lack of an effective method i sleep all day i never meet
What Should I Do if I Want to Kill People?
I have problem (as you think but I don’;t think about it bad way)I want to kill people so badly I know it isn’;t normal but I really want what should I do ?? I already harmed other people my
I Feel Like I’m Going Crazy
I don’t know what’s happening to me. I keep hearing things and seeing things that are terrifying me, but whenever I tell my parents about it, they just say they don’t see/hear anything. To make it even worse, they start
Scared of Psychosis Happening Again
After drug usage caused psychosis and 2 years of recovery (most of it a “after psychosis” kind of depression of some sort, i’ve no idea. basically not being able to do anything) ive become very interested in learning competitive games.
Three Personalities in My Head Talk to Me and Make Me Do Things
I remember hearing a little voice in my head since I was in kindergarten. I thought it was normal so I just didn’t talk about it. As I grew older I became conscious that this isn’t natural and that now
How to Cope with My Husband Raping Our Daughter
Last month my daughter came to me, saying that her father, my husband, raped her. He was at work so I packed up the kids and took them to my sister’s house. I called him to have him meet me
Alcohol Addiction Brought on By Depression
I have an adult son (late 20’s) who has not taken the time to seek help for depression and alcohol addiction. How can I help? How can I get him to seek help? What can I say to make an
Can’t Attach Romantically
Brief background: Born the youngest of 7 children. Never really been fond of my mom. My dad has practically been my role model for most of my life until I realized that I had to be my own person and
Pain, Embarrassment After Chat
Hi, I’m Antonio and I’m 33 years old. I’m writing to discuss with you an issue which causes me great pain and embarrassment: one evening, more than a month ago, my friends and I were joking around on Whatsapp. At
Why Did I Feel Embarrassed After Assault?
Earlier this year I met a man in a club and we proceeded to meet up a few times afterwards. I honestly wasn’t attracted to him but didn’t want to be rude and having never been on a date with
Intrusive Thoughts, Impulsive Behaviors, Feeling “Crazy”
So this problem has been going on for years, but I just figured out for the most part what’s going on. I keep having like thoughts that feel like they aren’t really “my” thoughts that are extremely critical and repeat
Plucking Hair, Hearing Voices, Always Cleaning Ear
I have this behavior of plucking my hair whenever I’m thinking or stressed. Sometimes I pick my scalp that may lead to wounding it. Aside from these, I always clean my ear like I think I do it almost every
About a Partner Getting into a Business Relationship
hi, my partner recently had an opportunity to possibly start a company with a man she met at a café. She told me early in our relationship about how she met this man. I did not assume anything but when
I’m Scared of My Dad & Feel Trapped
I’m 15yrs old and i live in a small home with my dad, stepmom, and sister. I had the choice to live with my dad or mom and i chose to live with my mother but she constantly belittled me
I Don’t Know How to Ask My Parents to Take Me to Get Diagnosed/I Think I Have Anxiety+Autism
A while ago I started noticing that I show many signs of anxiety/social anxiety. A teacher at my school thinks it’s paranoia, which I haven’t quite looked into. My whole life I’ve struggled with family issues, anger issues and severe