I have health anxiety i constantlyfear of getting lofe threatening diseases - #10663
Few months ago i feared i will have a heart attack and kepton thinking on it got all the tests done and they came normal now recently around 1 june my relative came to my house with their pet dog who got bitten a month ago the dog was healthy but he licked my feet there was no visible cut but i again got the anxiety the dog is still alive after 45 days plus i got vaccinated for rabiesbut i still can't stop thinking about it from last 5 days i am feeling that there is lots of saliva production but everything else is normal but i still can't stop thinking about it and abou the fear of getting rabies.
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Don’t worry I am here to help you out.
These are not signs of rabies, but classic signs of anxiety: Constant worry or obsessive thoughts Physical sensations (like excess saliva, tightness, fear, restlessness) Googling or overanalyzing symptoms
For now I will just give one medicine that will help you
RX 1) Tab etizola 0.25 1 tab at bedtime for 7 days
Please follow up after 7 days Thank you.
Hello dear Please be aware See there are no chances of rabies so donot worry You are fine In addition you can take alprex 25 mg for relief from anxiety But I request you to please first consult with general physician for further details Regards
Your symptoms and constant fear point towards health anxiety (hypochondria), where the mind focuses on worst-case scenarios despite medical reassurance. Since the dog is healthy even after 45+ days and you’ve been vaccinated, you are completely safe from rabies—there is no risk. Please consult a mental health professional to help manage your anxiety, as it’s treatable and you deserve peace of mind.
You are suffering from health anxiety also called as somatic ocd Daily Routine to Heal Anxiety Morning:
Walk in sunlight for 20 minutes
Do 10 mins deep breathing
Avoid caffeine after 4 pm
Night:
Avoid phone 1 hour before bed
Listen to calming audio (like on the Headspace or YouTube: “guided anxiety sleep”)
If thoughts come: write them in a diary, then close the diary
And you are not risk of getting rabies Kindly visit a psychiatrist for anxiety medication and counselling to get proper treatment
Hello Mr. Abhi. As you suspected, your excessive worries related to ill health and repetitive remedial behaviors and reassurance seeking point towards possible diagnosis of Hypochondriasis/ Health anxiety disorder. These repetitive reassurance behaviors will only relieve you off anxiety for a brief period of time but in the long run, it only worsens the condition. You might require medications like SSRIs and therapy for this condition. Please seek psychiatric help either online or in-person. Regards, Dr. Charan Kumar Pottem, MD Psychiatry (NIMHANS).
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