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I understand how deeply this fear is affecting you. When health anxiety takes over, even a normal test result feels doubtful, and your mind keeps looking for “what if” scenarios. First, let me reassure you medically — a negative Pap smear is a very reliable indicator that there are no active cervical lesions or abnormal cells right now. HPV is indeed common, but not every infection progresses to cancer. In fact, most HPV infections clear on their own, especially in younger women, and regular screenings like you’ve done are the key to staying safe.
What you’re experiencing now is not a physical illness but a health anxiety loop (illness anxiety disorder). The constant worry, checking, over-Googling, and doubts—even after normal reports—are classic signs. Your mind has developed a hyper-focus on “something must be wrong” because of fear, not because of evidence.
CBT therapy can help you break this cycle of obsessive health-related thoughts, body monitoring, and fear of the future. Techniques like cognitive restructuring, exposure to uncertainty, and mindfulness will help you regain control over these intrusive fears.
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Answered2025-05-12 04:50:09
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