>paranoid that i may go crazy from smoking weed. no real signs of psychosis besides father side having history, mother's side has heavy pot use, but yeah no issues…. sans the anxiety. stop using weed.>suspect coffee may be contributing to anxiety. cease the coffee.>paranoid that i may go crazy or even blind from drinking our week-old, always-refrigerated box wine. stop drinking wine.>paranoid that the nonstick cookware may be poisonous. stop using it. buy a cast iron pan.>gf gets "bamboo" cutting board. cutting board has weird smell when i put my nose right next to it; smell makes me lightheaded. not a varnish or other coating either; matte surface indicates a lackthereof. throw out cuttingboard.>get paranoid that water itself is laced with LSD despite acknowledging that's a fuckass retarded thing to do at this stage>eat a pickle. slight light-green coloration on its surface. particularly juicy. delicious pickle, but was scared for the next few hours that it was rotten or toxic and would bring me great harm.>eat a piece of potato from this silicone-coated pair of tongs. slight plasticy taste. panic for an hour that i may fucking die lol.>paranoid that every form of fast food is extreme poison. whether it'll literally kill me, or if the mushrooms on my five guy's burger are magic mushrooms and i'll start seeing shit soon.>paranoid when cleaning bathtub that i'll get the cleaner into my body. end up calling poison control to ask if lysol will kill me for brushing my very shallow flesh wound. have a nightmare about this scenario.>for days after, im constantly paranoid that i'll get that lysol into my eyes or my mouth while showing and either go blind or pass away.>thereafter, im paranoid of the shampoo i use getting into my eyes, leading to me going blind.>afraid that food is cut with lead or similar.>on PrEP, have been daily since I turned 18. today I thought I took two doses by accident. felt a sharp pain in my gallbladder area. proceeded to bulimia-style vomit the contents of my stomach out unto bile because I was afraid I was going to die. decided to no longer take prep.>got a sodastream "cream soda" syrup bottle. took one smell, a scent of almost fucking nail polish hits me. will not be drinking any, may throw it away if friend does not accept it.what the fuck is my problem
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOTIIw76qiE <Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) are distinct conditions, although they can share some overlapping symptoms like excessive worry. The key difference lies in the presence of obsessions and compulsions in OCD, which are absent in GAD.
<Here's a more detailed breakdown:
<Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD):
<Obsessions:
>Intrusive, unwanted, and distressing thoughts, urges, or images that cause significant anxiety.
<Compulsions:
>Repetitive behaviors or mental acts that individuals feel driven to perform in response to obsessions, often to reduce anxiety.
<Example:
>A person with OCD might have a fear of contamination (obsession) and feel compelled to wash their hands repeatedly (compulsion) to alleviate the anxiety caused by the obsession.
<Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD):
<Excessive Worry:
>Persistent and uncontrollable worry about various aspects of life, such as health, finances, or work.
<Lack of Specific Obsessions and Compulsions:
>While worry is a central feature, it is not tied to specific obsessions or compulsions as seen in OCD.
<Example:
>A person with GAD might worry excessively about their job performance, relationships, and finances, but they don't engage in specific rituals or behaviors to alleviate the worry.
In essence:
<OCD
>is characterized by intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors aimed at managing the anxiety caused by those thoughts.
<GAD
>is characterized by excessive and uncontrollable worry about various aspects of life, without the presence of specific obsessions or compulsions.
>If you are experiencing symptoms of either condition, it's recommended to seek professional help for diagnosis and treatment.