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Question: Dear Doctor,
Thank you for hearing my problem.Let me directly go to my issues.I have anxiety and fear from my childhood itself.I dont know what is the reason behind this unwanted anxiety and fear.I am always freaking out of without any reason.Let me tell some examples.1) In my childhood when I am seeing some of my relatives in the family or neighbours, I am afraid of them that they will do some harmful things to me.2)I lived in a joint family system ,lot of female members are there. I had masturbating habit with female undergarments. Always I am afraid that whether the semen will touch their undergarments and will it cause pregnancy to them.Still now I am confusing with this problem of masturbation with undergarments.Still I am freaking out of that-whether my masturbation on female undergarments caused pregnency3)I have a tendency to repeat the things two or more times eg - when closing and locking the doors,cash counting etc.4)The fear and anxiety will increase when I am alone in my room.I am always thinking about chances of mistakes from me-in my job, behavior. Can you please advise me how to handle this.If I have to take a treatment ,then please advise me the branch of Medicine/Treatment.My Gender-Male/Age-35/Not married . I am fine with my social life,my career and I dont have any issue with my friends,clients and I am happy.But still something always make me sad.Thank you
Thank you for hearing my problem.Let me directly go to my issues.I have anxiety and fear from my childhood itself.I dont know what is the reason behind this unwanted anxiety and fear.I am always freaking out of without any reason.Let me tell some examples.1) In my childhood when I am seeing some of my relatives in the family or neighbours, I am afraid of them that they will do some harmful things to me.2)I lived in a joint family system ,lot of female members are there. I had masturbating habit with female undergarments. Always I am afraid that whether the semen will touch their undergarments and will it cause pregnancy to them.Still now I am confusing with this problem of masturbation with undergarments.Still I am freaking out of that-whether my masturbation on female undergarments caused pregnency3)I have a tendency to repeat the things two or more times eg - when closing and locking the doors,cash counting etc.4)The fear and anxiety will increase when I am alone in my room.I am always thinking about chances of mistakes from me-in my job, behavior. Can you please advise me how to handle this.If I have to take a treatment ,then please advise me the branch of Medicine/Treatment.My Gender-Male/Age-35/Not married . I am fine with my social life,my career and I dont have any issue with my friends,clients and I am happy.But still something always make me sad.Thank you
Brief Answer:
It seems OCD
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I rad your query and understand your concerns.
From the available description it appears that you are suffering with obsessive compulsive disorder which generally starts in young adolescence and remains like if no intervention made. There are some features indicative of generalized anxiety disorder but not sufficient to make a diagnosis.
I must inform you that since they are psychiatric disorder you need to consult a psychiatrist.
I hope this answers your question.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.
It seems OCD
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I rad your query and understand your concerns.
From the available description it appears that you are suffering with obsessive compulsive disorder which generally starts in young adolescence and remains like if no intervention made. There are some features indicative of generalized anxiety disorder but not sufficient to make a diagnosis.
I must inform you that since they are psychiatric disorder you need to consult a psychiatrist.
I hope this answers your question.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Dear Doctor,
Thank you for the quick advise.Please clarify the following points
1)Do I need to consult a psychiatrist or psychologist?.I am little bit confused with this two type of consultancy.(I searched the internet regarding this)
2)Can you please advise me on the following points which are currently disturbing me.
i)If semen touched the female undergarments and will it cause pregnancy .I think my fear on this is baseless and these thoughts are arising only due to the weakness/disorder of my mind.Actually these things happened in my teenage and I already forgot these things.But recently suddenly these type of irritating thoughts are coming to my mind.Do i need to worry on this issue happened in my teenage problem. If I take medicines will it cure this problem.....
ii)Is it better to take counselling or medicine.Is it good to take medicines,will it cause later any side effects...
iii)Can you please tell me the reasons of this disorder which I am suffering from my childhood itself.Is it relating to my life style or is it an inborn issue.
Thank you doctor
Thank you for the quick advise.Please clarify the following points
1)Do I need to consult a psychiatrist or psychologist?.I am little bit confused with this two type of consultancy.(I searched the internet regarding this)
2)Can you please advise me on the following points which are currently disturbing me.
i)If semen touched the female undergarments and will it cause pregnancy .I think my fear on this is baseless and these thoughts are arising only due to the weakness/disorder of my mind.Actually these things happened in my teenage and I already forgot these things.But recently suddenly these type of irritating thoughts are coming to my mind.Do i need to worry on this issue happened in my teenage problem. If I take medicines will it cure this problem.....
ii)Is it better to take counselling or medicine.Is it good to take medicines,will it cause later any side effects...
iii)Can you please tell me the reasons of this disorder which I am suffering from my childhood itself.Is it relating to my life style or is it an inborn issue.
Thank you doctor
Brief Answer:
Please read below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back to me.
First regarding consultancy you need to see a psychiatrist as he can offer both medications as well as counselling. Considering your severity of condition i feel counselling is not enough and there is need of medication.
As you might be knowing sperms outside human body have limited life span and there is no chance of causing pregnancy in such a way. To cause pregnancy sperms need to travel upto fallopian tubes which is not possible in this way.
A combination of counselling and medication will work better in your case rather than any alone.
The reason is disturbance of neurotransmitters in the brain. There is almost 50 -50 contribution of genetics as well as environment.
I hope this helps you.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for my future patients.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards.
Please read below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back to me.
First regarding consultancy you need to see a psychiatrist as he can offer both medications as well as counselling. Considering your severity of condition i feel counselling is not enough and there is need of medication.
As you might be knowing sperms outside human body have limited life span and there is no chance of causing pregnancy in such a way. To cause pregnancy sperms need to travel upto fallopian tubes which is not possible in this way.
A combination of counselling and medication will work better in your case rather than any alone.
The reason is disturbance of neurotransmitters in the brain. There is almost 50 -50 contribution of genetics as well as environment.
I hope this helps you.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for my future patients.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you doctor for your kind advise.If I have any further requirements will contact you.
Brief Answer:
You are always welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your compliment.
I am glad to know that information was useful for you.
Feel free to contact me directly on the above link so your reaches to me.
Thanks again.
You are always welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your compliment.
I am glad to know that information was useful for you.
Feel free to contact me directly on the above link so your reaches to me.
Thanks again.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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