i have very big fears about getting illnesses. i only have to see an illness on tv and i worry i have it. i think it comes from when i was 17 and a very close family friend, almost a mother to me, died of cancer. i didnt cope very well with that having agoraphobia at the time and also O.C.D. and ever since then i've worried bout getting cancer and its getting to the point where im really scared of doing anything that might result in getting ill. any type of ill from food sickness to more serious illnesses. im 20 now and i just want to get over my obsession with illness and try to live a half way normal life at least. has anyone any advice they could offer me please? id be mose greatfulll for any tips.