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Jul 16, 2014, 02:06 AM
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I have a deep fear of people and not in terms of social interaction. I'm very outgoing and am quite social (although awkward), but I have a constant fear that people have the intent to harm me. I'm perfectly fine going to the mall by myself, but I can't go for a bike ride by myself or go for a walk in the woods by myself in fear that someone might stab me or do something awful. What is this phobia called? Any ideas? It's very crippling and I just stay home all day when my boyfriend is at work ):
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Jul 16, 2014, 07:20 AM
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Hello, medicalfox. You might get some beneficial insight posing your question here:
Ask the Therapist I wish you well. |
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Jul 16, 2014, 07:14 PM
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What you've described sounds like paranoia. So, more in the category of "delusion" than in the "social anxiety" category.
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Jul 17, 2014, 05:58 AM
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In today's world, it's difficult not to be paranoid.
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Jul 18, 2014, 04:54 PM
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Right Jolisse, but there's justified paranoid and there's delusional paranoia.
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Jul 18, 2014, 11:48 PM
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I'm very scared of people too! For a different reason, but a fear similar to that.
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Jul 20, 2014, 02:49 PM
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Every time i walk down a street and i see a person coming towards me i feel like that person will stop and kidnap or murder me . Its quite scary . I avoid going outside but i also do have OCD about germs and that also makes me fear going outdoors. I really do feel for you.
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Jul 23, 2014, 04:31 AM
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