Is it time to accept that I'll always be miserable?

Question

I have been suffering from OCD fear of HIV contamination for four straight years. I have been treated by three physicians and given several medications, but the fear still persists.

I am so terrified that I am practically paralyzed. I don't have any friends, I can barely function at work, and I spend most of my time at home, alone worrying I have HIV and will give it to others. The only time I leave my house is to go to work and do necessary shopping.

This is all despite me being a 24 year old virgin, who has never used drugs or had a blood transfusion. I've also tested negative 3 times. Am I hopeless?

Answer 1

Read up on the Law of Attraction. You attract into your life what you think about, both positive and negative. It took me years to learn this, but it is totally true. I've gone from being a negative a**hole about everything to a positive happy person surrounded by positive people.

Since it seems to be all you ever think about, that's probably the reason it is making you miserable. See a counselor. Change your mind for the better! Life is too short!

Look into the Law of Attraction for your problem. Google it, there are lots of books about it. Good luck.

Also, I'd recommend reading The Purpose Driven Life.

Answer 2

See OCD, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris on page 7, and anxiety treatments, on page 6. AIDS is not that easy to get: you can't get it from kissing, cups, etc., and there is no evidence of mosquito borne transmission. Some people have a natural immunity, and the sufferers these days lead much more extensive lives than previously. Educate yourself about it, and OCD treatments, and seek a suitable therapy, such as NeuroLinguistic Programming, ASAP! Examine the 1-800-therapist website, in section 1, and use the locators, and phone book, and possibly psychiatric and psychological organisations, to find the nearest, or try a professional hypnotherapist. You are at much greater risk of contracting other diseases, or an accident on the roads: AIDS SHOULD BE THE LEAST OF YOUR WORRIES!!!

Answer 3

You do realize that HIV Is not a casual contact disease. Do you know how you can contract this disease? Yes Sex is one way u state you are a virgin that is not how you would be exposed. You have never had a transfusion you would not be exposed that way. You are not do needles like using illegal drugs you would not be exposed that way. I think we have covered all the ways you can catch it and you are not a candidate for contamination.

Sounds like you need to get your mind off yourself and focus on the postive things in your life like you have tested negative 3 times. You live in a country that offers great doctors and good medicine. You have plenty of food a roof over your head and clothes on your back. I am sure you are loved by someone special to you. God has been good to you share it.

Volunteer at a church or at a shelter or at a animal shelter. There are lots of things you can do to get your mind off yourself and onto the positve things in your life.

Start with prayer tell God your fears ask for his strengh to overcome your fears and he will supply it. God has a purpose for your life and I assure you it is not living in fear. God wants you to have peace and joy and happiness you deserve it grab onto you joy and bask in God's love for you. He can make you a new person someone who will walk with your head held high with a song in your heart. All you have to do is ask for it. You have not becaue you ask not. God Bless.

Answer 4

You are what you think you are and you need to have more positive thought in your head and i would strongly suggest that you seek medical help asap.
IT IS NEVER TIME TO ACCEPT THAT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MISERABLE AS YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT IS IN THE FUTURE FOR YOURSELF.yake care and see a professional pls

Answer 5

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ummm wow.
your fear is pretty serious.
maybe you need a new counselor?