Gel polish allergy

I'm having a hard time. I stopped using gel nail polish originally because of fear of developing an allergy. I decided I would do it for an upcoming trip. I spent 12 hours doing my nails today and now I'm awake at 4am thinking I'm having random itching on different parts of my body and that it's a gel allergy. I've been googling for an hour. I need sleep. I'm so paranoid. Worst is I still have to finish one hand tomorrow and I need to redo one nail completely. If I develop an allergy from this ill never forgive myself.

Username: NotanonNotanon

Date posted: 25w ago

Thank you for the supportive comments everyone. I finished my nails and I think I'm ok.

Username: ChibeeChibee

Date posted: 25w ago

@Notanon Yayy!!! Now enjoy ur beautiful nails 🥰

Username: BlueberrycowsBlueberrycows

Date posted: 25w ago

Exposure therapy … if your actually not allergic to it and it’s just an intrusive thought keep challenging it use the nail gel prove your brain wrong

Username: NotanonNotanon

Date posted: 25w ago

Thanks. I dont know if im allergic or developing an allergy. The allergy is caused by repeated exposure so anyone can develop it over time. I will finish this manicure tomorrow then retire back to safer materials going forward.

Username: gogogagagogogaga

Date posted: 25w ago

Omg I have done the exact same thing! If it helps, I’m pretty sure the allergic reaction you would get from a gel is nothing seriously threatening to your health, it just causes rashes? I might be wrong but I just think to myself even if i do get the allergy, it’s not a big deal

Username: ChibeeChibee

Date posted: 25w ago

As someone who has had to deal with repeated allergies and infections for years, I get this fear. My paranoia is INSANE. Like it’s fed into my contamination OCD. I love love makeup but I’m always scared of developing an allergy…The idea of losing the ability to wear makeup terrifies me, it’s one of my passions. It feels unfair to me that people can just slap whatever on their face and body and be fine. Like I want that life lol!!! But I know not to compare. I’m hoping to get patch tested for allergies just so I know what my intolerances are. Everything in moderation should be okay though. Don’t keep it on the body for too long, and switch it up every now and then!

Username: Anonymous

Date posted: 5y ago

I'm absolutely terrified now of genital herpes. I've slept with one person and I am in a relathionship with him for 10 years and somehow I still am horribly afraid I might have genital herpes. I've been very weak today because of the level of my anxiety and of course I had to be stupid and google it, so I found out it can be asymptomatic, and now I'm paralyzed with fear. Also I feel "itchy" down there...great...just great. I just need to accept I'll never feel peace in this life again.

Username: Anonymous

Date posted: 3y ago

Anyone scared they are going to have an allergic reaction even though they never had one before?

Username: tyleeolsen

Date posted: 1y ago

my pattern ocd is so high!!

this is so embarrassing to talk about.. i have acrylic nails & one of the thumbs came off. i feel so on edge that it’s not the same as all of the others. i don’t have the money to get it done right now. any tips??

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