Fear of being Framed

[Ksmithfield]

Hi Everyone,

It’s been a rough few months since I’ve posted- but essentially my anxiety is morphing from health related issues to non-health ones. Currently- my main fear comes from going on Quora and reading stories about jail and how people were framed. Right now I’m terrified that I’m going to be framed for a serious crime, and that I’ll go to jail and be killed or face the death penalty (I know). I just want to live a normal life and so far my intrusive thoughts are only getting worse. Anyone experience something similar?

Thank You!

[Darryl Partner]

I humbly suggest you avoid Quora for a month

[Ksmithfield in reply to Darryl]

Will do!

[Ksmithfield]

Nope! It’s just an irrational fear of mine

[Ksmithfield]

That makes sense thank you so much for responding!

[Sallyderek]

Just stop going on this site🤷‍♀️

[Ksmithfield in reply to Sallyderek]

Going to try that! Thanks for your reply!

[Frenchbulldogsx]

Never heard of the site, go on a more feel good site and avoid the other. Try online CBT and be constructive. Get out for a walk and look around you.

[Ksmithfield in reply to Frenchbulldogsx]

Definitely! Thank you for the great advice- it is very much appreciated!

[Delzek]

Don't believe everything you read on the internet, Quora do the same as all of that type of site,they put fictional stories and make them appear as fact just to get your attention. Everytime you click on that kind of forum they earn from their advertisers, some people are addicted to those sites because of the stories and stuff they like to believe the negative rubbish, to be honest Quora have emailed their site to so many people "Unsolicited " I am surprised that here in the UK they have not been Fined yet. Short answer is everytime you get a Quora message in email form put it in Spam and block! If it's in your "Newsfeed" report as not interested and block!

[Ksmithfield in reply to Delzek]

Never knew that about them! Seems really suspicious- but anything goes with social media and the internet these days so I’m not surprised unfortunately

[jandlinaz]

Wow, that's a new one. And I thought, at one time, I had every irrational fear. Please don't take that wrong. We all know our fears are irrational. I woke up every night for 2 months because I was going on vacation and I'd fear I'd forget to pack something. I don't have any advice beside what other have stated...stay away from those sites. Maybe try looking for cat videos?? Good luck on your journey.

[Ksmithfield in reply to jandlinaz]

Nope! I totally get it- I thought so as well before my irrational thoughts/fears morphed into something else. It’s basically a continuous cycle for me that I am looking to stop. And for sure! Every time I have the urge to look something up I’m going to create a new habit! Thank you for responding, it’s very much appreciated!

[Ryan990]

What meds are you on?

[Ksmithfield in reply to Ryan990]

Prozac, hydroxyzine (as needed for anxiety)

[Ksmithfield in reply to Ksmithfield]

Additionally my psych recommended some supplements as well (NAC, L-methylfolate)

[Ryan990 in reply to Ksmithfield]

Sounds like the dr needs to switch up your meds if you are suffering these thoughts while on these meds.

[Ksmithfield in reply to Ryan990]

Totally agree on that one! My dr is a little reluctant switching meds because I’ve been on a bunch so far- but I’m going to make another appointment

[Ryan990 in reply to Ksmithfield]

Have you ever tried zopiclone ?

[Ksmithfield in reply to Ryan990]

No I haven’t! I can definitely bring it up at my appointment

[Ryan990 in reply to Ksmithfield]

Bring it up to them , it will relax you , and it’s supposed to be an anti psychotic . But making it relax all negative thoughts , relaxes your body , without turning you into an emotionless zombie. I have tried many meds in the past 7 years . Zopiclone is the only one I have stuck with

[Ksmithfield in reply to Ryan990]

Definitely sounds interesting! I thought I knew all of the medicines for anxiety/OCD but I was wrong! Thank you so much for the suggestion, I’ll be sure to bring it up!

[Laxmik]

I know it isn’t as easy but try to divert your mind when you feeling like going on Quora. Trying reading listening to music. Anything other then reading Quora.

[Ksmithfield in reply to Laxmik]

Definitely- the unanimous response here is to pretty much avoid sites like quora, and try to do something else when I have the urge to go on it or look something up for reassurance. Hopefully I’ll be breaking my cycle down! Thank you so much for the response, it’s much appreciated!!