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Ocd ? worry a lot,have intrusive thoughts that's scary & will never do. doubts a lot,unwanted sexual thoughts, wonder am i gay ? when i know i'm not

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Dr. Steven Ferguson answered

Specializes in General Practice

See below: A good starting point would be to talk to your healthcare provider or psychiatrists. This might help you hatch out some of your concerns and possibly put a diagnosis on them.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 7/26/2016

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