[graciegirl]

Fear

is a terrible thing.

If we are frightened excessively of things that most others are not, we really need to seek help from a medical professional.

If we are really concerned with food, or germs, or break ins more than most people are, if we cannot throw things away or others who love us are remarking about our behavior, it may be that we have OCD. There are medications for low levels of serotonin. And although we may not feel much different, the others around us will notice a large change in our behavior.

If what we are doing falls outside the perimeters of what MOST people do, and it is noted by others, we may need help.

Anxiety, excessive worry, and OCD behaviors increase as we age.

Some pills may be needed. Being afraid of any medication is a sign too.

If a person lives alone there is no one to push that person toward help, because that person cannot see a problem.

There is no shame to have these things happen. It is not a character weakness at all, just a chemical imbalance that cannot be fixed with proper diet.