Is it normal that i have a phobia of catching hiv everywhere?

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So last year I developed this phobia of HIV. I shook hands with a friend and noticed aftrwords that his finger was cut and he got blood on my hand. After this, I have this horrible fear that aids is everywhere and if I touch anything unsanitary (like doorknobs or sink faucets) that I'm going to get something nasty on my hands. How do I get over this?

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  • wimsey
    14 years ago

    It's OCD and it's treatable so pls talk to your doctor. Good luck!

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  • hardcandy
    13 years ago

    I'm exactly the same, and I drive everyone insane asking if I stepped on "AIDS needles", if someone stabbed me with something, if a red spot is "AIDS blood", etc. I got sick two weeks after visiting the dentist and was convinced I'd contracted HIV. I hate touching people and things that people touch, in case of the open cuts/blood on their hands, or just leaving tainted blood everywhere. It's not normal - it's irrational fears and OCD. My head doctor said to write down when/where you had a thought of catching AIDS, reread everything, and try to see how silly it is. Good luck! It's been with me for years now! And I'm a "good girl", with one monogomous partner for 6 years!

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  • whoever
    14 years ago

    not totally uncommon but if it's getting in the way of your life you could probably be diagnosed w/ some sort of disorder like OCD get help something like that

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  • Nikki_L
    14 years ago

    Dude I'm the same way, but not just HIV but hep c and all that other shit! I've read health regulations book for tattooing and ever since then I've been freaked out! Trust me, you can get alot of shit from things you wouldn't even think about - for example - getting your nails done. Know your shit and be careful, especially when getting piercings and tattoos

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  • [Old Memory]
    14 years ago

    awww
    i feel so badd

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  • [Old Memory]
    14 years ago

    Me too I was afraid that by going to the bathroom and being close to those nasty wastebaskets would give me HIV. But just realize that you can't get it like that. :P
    I dunno, i was worried about it for awhile too, but then the fear sort of slipped away... it'll pass.

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    lol moron. jk you just need to chill

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