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I had fully protected sex with a guy I met online just a couple of days ago. And I'm a hypochondriac (I worry fukin excessive about my health) ... Obviously that night, I barely got some sleep, I worried, worried and worried, so much so that next day I had class and job together, and I fell sick. And that FURTHER triggered my anxiety, as I felt these are the symptoms, showing up the VERY next day !!! Sex is supposed to be fun, but it feels like I have willingly walked up to the gallows. I slept 8 hours and after that I'm feeling really good but u know, my anxiety continues, not any other STIs but only HIV is what is eating me from inside. Can u guys tell me if I am being an ass or I really need to be concerned. Btw I've also booked a Dr. Appointment on Monday.
Yes, my mind is catastrophizing and thinking of the worst, worst case scenario. I had used protection, but my mind is telling me, there are still chances, there's still endless possibilities. "What if" and stuff that has destroyed my night's sleep.... I feel more than a Dr. I need a therapist. I know I'm overthinking, but still I can't stop it !! But your story and words were pretty encouraging!! I'm sure I'll get over this!
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I'll certainly do that and hopefully, I will be able to calm down. I'll sit beside the river, walk through the orange garden down the street and try practicing deep breathing. You know what, it's easy to conquer your external enemies, but conquering the ones inside is the most difficult job, it's a different battle altogether 😮💨. .. And yes, googling the symptoms mean a death sentence itself... There are thousands of ways leading down to hiv or cancer or brain tumor according to google... Hate it now 😤