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DuskLunae
I have had OCD since I was four years old. I have an irrational fear of snakes. It's so bad it took me about fifteen seconds just to type the word. Any tips on getting over irrational fears?
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You should seek some CBT from a therapist for phobias.
As I'm sure you're aware that there is a difference between having OCD and having a phobia =]
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I know. I was just trying to state why I was in this community. Guess I got a little off-topic there. Haha!
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As I'm sure you're aware that there is a difference between having OCD and having a phobia =]