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I usually take evening walk In a park where Bats also live on trees. Sometimes I had scratch or pimples and leafs from tress where Bat lives fall over me. Does having scratch or pimples and walking beneath those trees where Bat lives will spread rabies infection or it is just my OCD fear?
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It looks more like phobia.
Please consult a psychologist
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You are undergoing a phobic reaction...
It needs to be treated asap otherwise it may get complicated.
It can be well treated with counseling sessions.
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I have been working as a Homeopathic Psychiatrist for the last 17 years. you can contact me through an online appointment for further assistance.
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If your thoughts or fear Start affecting your physical and mental health also your daily life with anxiety and distress then you can connect with health care expert and discuss everything.
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Take precautions while taking evening stroll because prevention is better than cure.
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Enjoy your walk and enjoy your healthy well-being.
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Hi, Fear about getting infected with any kind of virus or bacteria can be due to phobia or due to ignorance.You can read articles to clear your doubt or you can talk to a health professional.You can consult a psychologist for psychological assessment and counseling sessions
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This seems a kind of obsession. Please consult a psychologist for the treatment of the same.
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This is treatable but you need to consult a psychologist
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Do you have ocd? Or you are using it just like that.. connect with psychologist to discuss in detail
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I doubt it's an OCD, unless you have other symptoms of OCD. If fearing of developing rabies is the one symptom you listed, then it might be fear of disease ( Nosophobia - Technically) .
Phobia means fear which is anxiety. So fear of developing a disease is a type of phobia. This fear might be overwhelming and affecting your everyday life.
Nosophoboia is typically diagnosed if worry and anxiety about developing a disease makes daily life difficult or has a negative impact on quality of life.
You can do any one :
1. If you’re concerned that your anxiety about diseases might be a phobia, make an appointment with your healthcare provider. They can refer you to a specialist who has experience diagnosing and treating phobias.
2. If you’re experiencing distress that relates to fear of a disease, consider talking to a therapist. In therapy, you can begin addressing your fear and develop strategies to cope with it.
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Consultant health care provider and a therapist
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Fearing disease is natural, especially with all the information that’s now available about different diseases online.
Living with extreme fear isn’t easy, but phobias are very treatable.
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Ms. Simran Dugar
Mental Health Counselor
3 yrs exp
Kolkata
I understand that you're concerned about the possibility of rabies infection. It's important to note that rabies is typically transmitted through the saliva of an infected animal, usually through bites. Scratches or pimples alone would not typically lead to rabies transmission. However, if you have specific concerns or fears related to OCD, it could be beneficial to discuss them with a healthcare professional or a mental health specialist.
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Dr. Priyanka (PhD)
Clinical Psychologist
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Delhi
It’s just your fear.,,
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