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Jun 22, 2005, 06:03 PM
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Hi, I am a highschool student, and I have what I'm pretty sure is necrophobia . . . I have an intense fear of finding dead bodies everywhere, like when I look out windows after it gets dark. I can't go down in my basement anymore for fear of seeing bodies pressed against the windows, and I don't like taking walks in the woods anymore (which I used to love to do) for fear of finding one. Even watching TV with my family is difficult, for I might see a commercial for a scary movie or a crime show. This is really starting to affect the way I do things . . . I tried to tell my mom about it, but she laughed. I'm not sure she really understood. I'm growing desperate; I don't know what to do? Does anyone have any suggestions? Thank you so much.
SIncerely, Carmen |
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Jun 22, 2005, 06:09 PM
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Well i just have an intense fear of dying. Try to talk yourself into going out at night. Start by sitting on the porch and telling yourelf "see no dead bodies". do this gradually to you are at the point that you can go further and further away from the house. I hope this helps
~me~ |
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Jul 12, 2005, 06:03 PM
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That is truly disgusting and abnormal. I am deliberately using those words because I think it is important that you get psychiatric help.
Please do so soon... |
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#4
Jul 13, 2005, 03:52 PM
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Kismet...lets be supportive. Calling someones fears 'disgusting and abnormal' is neither supportive nor helpful.
Carmen...I think you should use the others suggestions such as going outside and telling yourself there are no dead bodies and reassuring yourself. However, if you try your hardest at this and it doesn't work, then maybe you could benefit from a therapist? I'm not saying you have to go or need to go, you certainly seem aware of the problem, but sometimes people just need to know how to fix it and a therapist can help you with that.
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#5
Jul 13, 2005, 04:12 PM
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Hi Carmen,
I'm sorry you are having the problem that you are having, and I'm sorry I have no ideas to help you. But, I do think it is bad, that people laugh at you, when you go to them for help. I am not laughing! ! And I truly hope you find the answers to your problem. I'm sure there will be an explaination that you will find soon. I am just here to support you! Please know that, as well as are others. Sincerely, SongBird |
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#6
Jul 13, 2005, 04:19 PM
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You know what songbird? You are right. I misread the title and thought it said Necrophilia. No, I didnt read the post because I thought i had read it earlier (and I did read something of that sort either here or at another psych board I go to.
Sorry Carmen. I was wrong. |
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#7
Jul 13, 2005, 08:06 PM
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I don't think thats a problem Kismet, if we were all perfect, we wouldn't be here!
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Jul 15, 2005, 09:19 AM
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It's okay, Kismet, not a problem. I do think that a therapist or someone like that would be a help, but I'm afraid that my parents wouldn't allow me to do that. I'm afraid that I might have to wait until I go to college to be able to properly address this, and then I might not be able to afford to pay for a therapist.
It's not so bad when I'm outside at night, actually, just during the day, for some reason. I live in the middle of the woods, so anytime I go out I get those feelings, unless I'm right on my front lawn. I mean, I'm just so terrified of finding a murder victim or something . . . my dad told me I was being ridiculous, that of course I would never find a body, but think of how many people are murdered every day' someone has to find all those bodies, and many of the finders are just people who stumble on them by accident. And you're right, Kismet, it is abnormal, even though it's not necrophelia |
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#9
Jul 29, 2005, 10:40 AM
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I have that exact same fear!! Its insane, I cant go anywhere without invisioning death everywhere, and night time, its crazy insane, i use to walk the streets all hours of the night it cleared my head I could walk for hours and no one would bother me, now I went to a friends house the other night and shes 2 streets over and 5 blocks down and I took a cab home!! and all the while, I thought what if something happens, someone dies, what if I get killed will they find me?? I also have fears of people killing me sometimes, doesnt matter who it is, Im afraid to be alone and if someone is with me sometimes I think they are going to kill me or something its usually when I watch the news which I try not to anymore
 Take Care. Erin
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#10
Aug 01, 2005, 10:49 AM
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Did I miss something here, what was Kismet refferring to? Anyhow, it gave me a chuckle to hear someone in a Psychiatric support forum with their own disorders calling another persons abnormal...
Anyhow Carmen you really-really-really need to speak to a doctor. Dont get discouraged by your parents reaction, if they havnt had to deal with anything like this before im sure it makes them uncomfortable in the least to try and understand it. Just tell your mom you havnt been feeling very well mentally and really would like to speak to a professional about it. Oh and im abnormal too, welcome to our group! |
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