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Fear of rabies and health anxiety
Few years ago I was biiten by a dog mistakenly I went to normal medical store to take anti Rabies vaccine he administer booster on wrong dates/schedule. When I get to know that my anxiety reached very high I started reading about rabies and got to how serious this disease after that I get myself tested rabies anti bodies test got consultation from v doctor that problem solved but after some month I got bitten by rat and after few year bat bitten me so now I am very much feared of rabies whenever a dog passes nearby me I can't differentiate whether he touched or not even when I go outside I turn backward again again to check whether any dog is coming or not .same in other area when I go to hospital if I see red dot I feared that this is blood I may catch any std if I touched that if anybody touched me I feared what if they cut in hand and from that I may get disease.So is this health anxiety 100% curable? My cousin is psychiatrist so should I consult psychologist 1st or psychiatrist?
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It’s very common for mental distress to manifest as physical symptoms what we call the mind-body connection. Your nervous system is likely in a state of 'high alert,' which affects everything from your sleep to your digestion.
As a psychiatrist, I look at the whole picture your physical health, your environment, and your neurochemistry. Understanding these links is the first step toward relief. I invite you to a consultation where we can break down these symptoms scientifically and build a management plan that works for your specific lifestyle."
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Your symptoms could be the result of multiple disorders like anxiety, phobia or even OCD. Pls consult a psychiatrist and get the help needed.
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Hey, it does look like illness anxiety syndrome. And yes it's treatable. Please consult your cousin once because as you described the condition here, it looks severe and initially medications will be needed.
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Dr. Indraja Sharma
Psychiatrist
7 yrs exp
Kota
Yes — this is health anxiety (illness anxiety) with obsessive checking, not rabies.
Rabies does not spread by passing near dogs, seeing red dots, or touching surfaces. You were vaccinated and tested. Your fear is anxiety-driven, not infection-driven.
Is it curable?
Yes — very treatable. With proper therapy (CBT/ERP) ± medication, most people improve significantly.
Whom to consult first?
Psychiatrist first — to assess severity and decide if medication is needed.
Then psychotherapy (clinical psychologist) for CBT.
This is anxiety, not rabies. And it is treatable.
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Dr. Durganjali B
Psychiatrist
9 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hi.Glad that you reached out. I would advise you to consult a psychiatrist first.They will assess and see if medications is needed or only therapy will suffice. Based on it you can then consult a psychologist as well later. You may need regular follow up with both.
Don’t worry. The anxiety you are feeling because of the thoughts is curable.
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