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by peterkelly 2926 days ago
It sounds like you may be suffering from OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder). One of the more common symptoms is excessive worrying about seemingly trivial things, to the point of becoming obsessed with ways in which they could go wrong, often coupled with excessive checking and avoiding certain situations.

With OCD you can often intellectually identify things as real/fake, but another part of your mind takes over and overrides those and triggers worrying even when it's unwarranted.

I would strongly recommend consulting with a psychiatrist to get a diagnosis, and advice on how to proceed. I've gone through a couple of pretty bad episodes with this, and have been helped immensely by a combination of CBT (cognitive-behavioural therapy) and prescribed medication. Of course everyone's situation is different; but it's definitely worth seeking professional help.

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This does not sound like OCD.