Is it normal to fear having lice every time my head itches?

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Sometimes I'll have a random "itchy head" day and I always get this nagging thought that I have lice. I've never had lice in my life though and I don't do ANYTHING that risks me getting lice. It's a completely irrational thought yet it's the first thing I think of when I'm itchy and I can't dismiss the thought either. Often I'll even start thinking about all of the work I'll have to do to get rid of the lice. It's so damn stupid but I can't stop it.

*I don't mean fear as in phobia. Just that I'm automatically going to worst case scenario.

First, IIN?

Second, any tips on how to stop the thoughts?

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  • SHAKEStheClown
    10 years ago

    What about when your crotch itches?

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      10 years ago

      Then it's "OH SHIT!! I'VE GOT THE HERPES!"

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      • SHAKEStheClown
        10 years ago

        What about crabs? Itching could mean crotch crickets.

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  • Avant-Garde
    10 years ago

    Yes... You can look up ways to minimise the chances of you getting lice.

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  • wow9
    10 years ago

    it's definitely normal, I'd hate to have lice as well.
    I guess you kind of need to wait it out and maybe you'll get over it, if you're worried about lice, wear your hair up and if it's itchy tell yourself '' I don't have lice , I don't have lice ''

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