[TheJettSet27]

So, I'm in a bit of a pickle here. I also don't know where else to put this thread so it will sit in here.

I call this a long-term delusion but the main problem with that logic is that I recognize how irrational it is.

1.) For a very long time, years now, I have believed that any picture that involves something staring directly at me is sort of a real person. This is SO HARD to describe.
I often feel as if the pictures are watching me, as if they have a sense of being, living, or thought. They can see and understand what I am doing or saying. I'm very self-conscious in front of them and tend not to get naked in front of one.
It started when I got my MUSE (a band) poster with all three members looking at me. When I stepped out of the shower the same night I hung it up I felt like I couldn't take my towel off in front of them. So, I got dressed behind my bed. This charade went on FOREVER.
Also, it's worthy to note here that I often talk to these posters or pictures. Nowadays I can come home from school, walk in the door and just start talking because no matter what I do a face is looking at me from somewhere.
It's also worthy to note that I've never been physically or sexually abused.
Now, my conscience tells me that I'm crazy for thinking this and that it's just a poster/picture/book/DVD cover/etc. but I can't stop these thoughts!

Can someone help me out here? What is this all about?

[IndieVisible]

This could very well be OCD? Not sure I am not a pdoc, just my 2 cents. I take this as another intrusive thought brought on by anxiety. I could be totally off base here though and I admit it.

[Happy Camper]

I agree with IndieVisible. Was going to say OCD before I saw their post.

I somewhat relate in that during a manic episode, I began to believe eyes were little black holes that sucked a person's knowledge and life force out, and famous people would attempt to spread their image because there eyes could also do this through photos and electronics. Now it's more of a passive ocd thought. I almost started wearing mirrored sun glasses.

Doesnt sound like a delusion to me. I used to think pictures were watching me when I was young. I grew out of it and forgot about it til I read your post. It was a creepy feeling but no harm.

[TheJettSet27]

Thanks for the replies. My counselor wasn't sure. I figured I could ask here.
I've had problems with OCD-type thoughts and actions before but it was nothing serious and long term - that, and I could exert some amount of control over it.