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WhiteFox
11-24-2016, 04:14 PM
Hello everyone, I'm new on this. Sorry if my english isnt perfect, is not my native language.

Lately I've been having anxiety attacks non-stop, I feel all the enviroment is dangerous or could kill me so I live in fear all the time. I'll explain whats happening to me lately so maybe anyone can help me. Lately I've been obsesed with being infected by rabies. I found a dead rat on the road while I was walking my dog, the thing is, I always walk her around there, the rat was kinda camouflaged with the floor so is hard to see, I just noticed it because my dog got close and started smelling it, I pulled her away and went home. However after a while I started to feel anxiety and fear because the thought of me steping on it by accident or my dog and not noticing it and carrying the infection to home. I heard the virus doesnt survive well outside the body or if the weather is hot, but I cant shake it off my head that I could be infected, mostly because I have skin problems and sometimes I get rashes or cuts. So I dont know what to do, that happened 4 days ago and to this day I still think the virus could be around in my home or my shoes. I'm trying to not think about it. I considered going to doctor but I doubt they'll take it seriously. Last time a wild dog licked my rashed hand and they didnt took it seriously and said the vaccine wasnt necesary.

Anyone can help me? This is driving me crazy, I cant work or study without the thoughts being in my head all the time.

I appreciate the space and time.

gypsylee
11-24-2016, 10:03 PM
Hi and welcome :) I like your username.

I don't know much about rabies but I've been bitten a few times by the possums that come here and nothing bad happened. I think the fact the doctor didn't take it seriously last time means it's extremely unlikely.

I know that the more you try not to think about something the more you will think about it though. So maybe just try and accept the thoughts being there and go about your day as best you can.

All the best,
Gypsy x

WhiteFox
11-25-2016, 03:44 PM
Thank you for reading and reponding, I appreciate it!

Yeah I've been trying to not think about it and just do my activities normally, just the thoughts never leave my head and gives me anxiety. Like, the simple event of seeing the rat on the road barely visible, makes me think I could do it again in any other part of town without me noticing it, making a constant fear, I know is exagerating but knowing that wont stop my mind for messing with me x.x

gypsylee
11-25-2016, 10:10 PM
You're welcome :)

Damn Monkey Mind! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bj-gallagher/buddha-how-to-tame-your-m_b_945793.html