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[|Human|] Hello sir,                     please excuse my poor english.                 I am 22 year old simple virgin boy . I have irrational fear of hiv about 5 years. I used to wash my hand and used antiseptics for my even small cuts. i know every thing about hiv from internet but despite i have intense fear and it is ruining my life. 5 years ago i dont have a knowledge of hiv and so that before this period I was very happy and content and didnt do this type of things. but today i watch blood stains or cuts or something else that causes anxiety. Also i live in that place (UP,  India)  where this is not much in prevelence.                                  sir please help , your little advice can give me a new life.                                                 thanks
[|AI|]  Hi, I read your query in detail and can understand your concern regarding your symptoms. From what you have mentioned, you seem to be suffering from anxiety disorder. It seems that you are having repetitive thoughts regarding the same, and you understand such thoughts are irrational. Such thoughts can be termed as obsessions and the repeated cleaning or washing in response to the thoughts can be termed compulsions. Obsessive compulsive disorder is a type of anxiety disorder which is not uncommon. I would have liked to know about any other thoughts that might be coming repeatedly to you like any doubts (and repeated checking in response to that), repeated sexual or religious thoughts. I would suggest you seek a psychiatric consultation for detailed evaluation of your symptoms and starting proper treatment. Your condition can be treated effectively with medications like fluoxetine or sertraline (one of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). You will have to be patient about the response as the medicines will take at least 10-15 days to show its effect. The treatment will be long term, and you will need regular follow-ups. Hope this information was helpful. Best wishes.