Testing worries.

So everything has been going well recently. The only thing pressing is for peace of mind I am getting STD tested on Wednesday morning and I am pretty anxious about what the result will say. I go to certain massage parlors that offer extras. And I have made a point to not engage in intercourse but other non-intercourse things I have done. I was afraid that since those women do other things with people that maybe virtual things were left on the beds I would lay down on or something. I told this to a doctor I saw recently and they said it was highly unlikely. But I still have the health worry. But we will see come Wednesday. The only reason I am going is because I went to the urologist and they wanted me to rule things out since I had what seemed like a UTI but it turned out to not be the case. What's a good way to not focus on catastrophizing the situation. I keep worrying that my life is over if I am diagnosed with something and my future relationships will be tainted or I'll put someones health in jeopardy

AnonymityK

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 22w

That sounds really hard, and it’s understandable that you’re feeling anxious and nervous. I deal with health OCD, so I’ve been there before plenty of times. The best advice I can give you is to sit with those emotions—it’s valid to feel nervous and scared about the results. Sometimes, trying to push those feelings away can make them worse. When I find myself catastrophizing, I try my best to bring myself back to the present and focus on what I can control. I can’t control future results, but what I can control is how I spend my time right now. So, I try my best to move through my day-to-day activities, even if the anxiety is still there. If I catch myself ruminating, I notice it and redirect myself back to the present moment. It’s a tough situation, but if you do get a diagnosis, there’s nothing you can do now to change it—just cross that bridge when you get there.

MisterNegative

Date posted: 22w

It has been a while and I have been through this before. Thanks for the reminder and I will try to follow that advice. Thank you 👍

AnonymityK

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 22w

@MisterNegative You got this!

MisterNegative

Date posted: 20w

@AnonymityK Everything came back negative!

Beccov

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 22w

I have some medical tests coming up this week and I have health OCD. Something that’s been helping me is thinking that if I get the tests done or not whatever is there or not there is still going to be. So I might as well get the tests and if it’s bad news then I can know I’m taking the best care of myself in the present and if it’s good then I can relax and move on with my life either way.

Munchie26

Date posted: 23w

Terrified partner will think I’ve cheated

I don’t know what to do I’ve been seeing this guy for roughly 4-5 months and I like him so much like he could be the one. He was in town for something for most of the time we’ve been seeing each other but he recently moved back to his state which is pretty far away. I’m absolutely terrified that I’m going to accidentally get an STD from somewhere like a toilet seat or the other day after taking the bus home I forgot to wash or sanitize my hands before wiping plus I’ve had coworkers and even my roommate admit that they’ve had chlamydia and one has HSV. I’m terrified that I’ll get something and he’ll think I cheated and we’ve both been hurt like that before and I wouldn’t want to put him through that or have him think that of me. I’ve been trying to not google anything or go to the doctors bc those are my compulsion and reassurance seeking things but nothing is helping it’s to the point I don’t want to use the bathroom or do anything does anyone have any tips to help it’s starting to effect my life I know this isn’t possible but I keep thinking it would just be my luck that I’d the odd one out it does happen to

MyMia

Date posted: 22w

Health Anxiety

Feeling pretty good, except tomorrow I have to go for a cataract surgery pre op check up. Hopefully it won’t be a big deal, but am anxious because of my OCD. Just worried about my Blood Pressure, which is normally a little elevated, but overall I feel fine. I get very anxious obviously because of the OCD. Hopefully all goes well.

abreeclarey

Date posted: 17w

Fear of HIV again!!!

This fear keeps coming back and it’s to the point I cry and what to panic. I no longer talk to the man simply because I wanted to move on and find something meaningful to have with someone (relationship wise). I still keep fearing I need to go get my blood checked. Thoughts like “what if I have it and don’t know it and give to someone?” “What if that urine test I took months ago didn’t work” I got tested for stds but it came back negative. They took a urine test but google says you have to have your blood drawn!! I’m so scared. My mind tells me “you have HIV” and then a sense of peace comes and scares me even more!!!

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