While visiting a hospital for my wife's vaccination I have seen that nurse has taken cotton with spirit but she said that this is wrong injection so I went for changing it and after coming I have seen that she used the cotton she kept on table for rubbing skin and needle wipe . But now I doubt may be the cotton was used . Does this is my OCD doubt or risk for HIV infection?
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I can sense how distressing and anxiety-provoking this situation feels for you right now. After what should have been a routine hospital visit for your wife’s vaccination, that single moment of seeing the cotton on the table has triggered intense doubt and fear, leaving you questioning whether it was reused and spiraling into worries about possible HIV risk. It’s understandable that your mind is latching onto this “what if” scenario, especially if you’ve dealt with similar intrusive doubts before. The fear feels very real even when the actual chance is extremely low, and living with that uncertainty can be exhausting and scary.
While this kind of persistent doubt and checking is common in OCD rather than indicating a genuine high-risk exposure, only a qualified mental health professional can help you sort through these thoughts properly and reduce the power they hold over you. Please consider reaching out for professional therapy support soon so you can find relief from this cycle—my number is nine two six six seven two six zero six five.
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If cotton was dirty or used before then there can be a minor risk of just some superficial skin infection, not more than that to your wife as cotton was containing spirit( antiseptic).
HIV is transmitted through sharing of needles or penetration of infected material into deep tissues or sexual contact ( in this case both of these didn't occur ) , so risk of getting HIV is almost nil.
But since you mentioned that is this my OCD, I would like to know have you been getting similar negative thoughts about your health or your loved ones health in the past too...or your past history of any OCD symptoms
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you should seek professional advice if you have been getting these repetitive, recurrent distressing thoughts for a while now.
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