Is it normal that i have a fear of silverware?

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My therapist said it is a form of OCD. But my family always gets upset with me when this happens. I have no idea why but I am afraid to touch/use silverware. Sometimes its not all silverware, sometimes I can deal with it. But certain types get my anxious and I dread to use it. My grandmother forces me to when I go over to her house because she is annoyed. Her silverware is the worst, it makes me want to die. I always have to use plastic forks, spoons, etc when I'm at restaurants and my mom buys me some for home. When I'm forced to use silverware when there is no plastic utensils I have to hold it with a napkin. Is this normal. It's super confusing but I just am absolutely disgusted and horrified by silverware.

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  • RoseIsabella
    7 years ago

    Sounds like some sort of OCD. I also wonder if you're on the autism spectrum. Get you some chopsticks.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      7 years ago

      Yeah chopsticks are great. I always use those if they are specific to the restaurant I go to. No, I'm not autistic. Thank you.

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      • RoseIsabella
        7 years ago

        I love using chopsticks when I eat popcorn, it's relaxing.

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        • Anonymous Post Author
          7 years ago

          I will definitely try that today! Thanks!

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  • mysistersshadow
    7 years ago

    Not normal but you already knew that.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      7 years ago

      Why isn't it normal though? Your comment isn't very helpful...

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      • mysistersshadow
        7 years ago

        What kind of answer are you looking for. You asked a obvious question: is it normal. Its not and you already knew that. Why is it not normal? Becos its a irrational fear. Your question wasn't helpful you don't say why your afraid of it. With that info maybe a helpful answer could be given but you neglected to provide that info.

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        • Anonymous Post Author
          7 years ago

          I honestly don't know why I'm afraid of it? How is it irrational? I previously said that I am mortified by it and it disgusts me.

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          • mysistersshadow
            7 years ago

            Its irrational becos theres nothing inherently dangerous about silverware.

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