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Terrified I'll Do something Sexually Inappropriate

Wed, May 3rd 2006

I'm 16 years old, female! I have been house- bound for 18 months as I have an anxiety disorder. I suffer from depression also but i usually have depression for a few months then anxiety! I have attempted suicide and used to self harm! I need some advice as I am too ashamed and scared to try and explain this to my doctor or psychologist! I can't talk to ANYONE about this! Something is wrong! I'm terrified that I will do something sexually inappropriate! I'm scared that I will touch people in a way I shouldn't. I have felt this around many people! I feel uncomfortable when I'm physically close to people! Especially males! I have no desire to touch people or anything but I'm scared that I'm going to do it! I feel like I'm perverted or something! I have felt like this with strangers, friends and even family! It's like I'm scared that I will just touch them in private places or kiss them! What is wrong with me????

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