Phobias

So just today I decided to make one of these accounts but I have always thought about it before. I've seen other people talking about there problems and then saw one about OCD that actually caught my eye.
Ever since I can remember I have had a serious problem with anyone touching, pretending to touch, or hovering over my knees, just typing this is making me anxious. I panic and freak out anytime someone does this and even thinking about it I have to squeeze my legs together while they are bent, but everyone thinks it's silly, and I've also searched on the Internet for this specific fear but I haven't found anyone. It doesn't bother me when my knees are bent but this definitely effects my everyday life. So I was just wondering if anyone could help me and let me know if this is just a silly phobia all in my head or a type of OCD?
Oh also I'm a15 year old girl if age matters anyways thanks in advance..

Hi SW,

I am sorry that you have this uncomfortable feeling in regards to your knees being touched...

Since this is such a specific concern...I am assuming other physical contact if okay?

...then I would tend to think this could be related to a specific indicence that either frightened you, or maybe caused you pain at some point?

Since this is so specific, and if anxiety is not causing you any other issues...then the logical solution would just be to avoid situations where this might happen. Or letting people know in advance that this is an issue for you could avoid any awkward interations.

However, if you are dealing with other triggers that make you uncomfortable or cause anxiety, then you will want to talk to a professional about how to manage these feelings.

Wishing you the best and encouraging you to post with us anytime! :)

Scaredy Cat

Thanks so much to everyone that replied:)