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Feeling anxious
3 days back i went to hospital for tests while collecting urine sample i thought i will wash my hand after giving sample.when i done with the sample i feel thirsty and drunk water then i realise i didnot wash my hand since then i am feeling anxious and nervous by thinking that my hands are contaminated by virus and i will be sick and affect others also.please tell me how i calm down.
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Don't worry. It has become common nowadays. By the way, do you know? Our mobiles are dirtier than toilet seats. No need to worry about anything
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Pradeep Palaniappan
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17 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Hi that act would have triggered your underlying anxiety. It is quite normal for many have this anxiety during a pandemic. Don't panic or feel guilty. Calm down. Your anxiety is not going to help the situation. The anxiety is going to harm you. So divert to something else like positive thinking, hobbies or watching TV or hearing music based on your preferences, when those thought comes. Apart from this , try to maintain washing precautions as much as possible.
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don't panic. divert when those thoughts come.
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