Pedo Question

So i got Anxiety and OCD Ect. Long story short i seen an image of a younger girl and i was interested for a few moments then disgusted afterwards. I date girls my own age ( 24 ) and have dated women older 40+ if i do anything sexual or fantasize its usually about women 30+ or my age. But because i was intrigued for that short moment i find myself wondering.. Am i a pedophile? If i see a girl walking down the street and shes dressed Hot i would look. I mean like tights. Makeup ect.. Im really confused. I don't think i am, but because of that moment of interest i find myself conflicted. I decided to post here because its the most popular forum... Any advice?

Thoughts are thoughts and actions are actions.

I would think if it wasn't your normal preference, that it could be less worrisome.

What do you mean? If it WASN'T my Normal preference. Did you mean if it WAS my Normal Preference THEN it's worrisome? I seen the image and had a bad thought for a moment, but seconds after i was remorseful and closed it. I normally Enjoy women who are 30+ so i feel confused about that thought i had. really making me depressed. I think it might have to do with the way media is over Sexualizing younger people maybe? in my mind i think.. if they aren't mature enough to understand then it IS wrong.

I mean if it happened once forget it. If it happens frequently, Then I would talk to therapist.

The separation of people into adults and children is a very modern phenomenon anyway. I would not even belabor this point or call your thought bad. Be happy that you can enjoy women in their thirties, and do not censor yourself for an occasional thought about a younger girl.

Hello GreyWarden: I noticed this is your first post here on PC.. So I thought I would welcome you to PsychCentral. I hope you find the time you spend here to be of benefit.

Personally I don't think you have anything to be concerned about here. We all have these sorts of thoughts from time-to-time I believe. At least I certainly have. They're just thoughts. You mentioned you have anxiety & OCD though. The experience you describe is clearly troublesome to you. So perhaps this is something you might want to talk through with a therapist if that is a possibility for you. While the thought you describe itself is of no real consequence, the confusion & anxiety you're experiencing may be. So if you find yourself continuing to ruminate over this experience, you may want to consider seeking some help with resolving how you feel.

PsychCentral is a great place to get information as well as support for mental health issues. There are many knowledgeable & caring members here. The more you post, & reply to other members’ posts, the more a part of the community you will become. Plus there are social groups you can join & chat rooms where you’ll be able to connect with other PC members in real time (once your first 5 posts have been reviewed & approved.) Lots of great stuff! So please keep posting!

If you were a pedophile you would be aroused by children. I suggest therefore that you therefore ask yourself whether you are aroused by, say, a 10-year-old child, male or female.