Herpes irrational worrying

[tornado146]

Long story short what triggered it this time was: I had unprotected sex with a woman (we talked about our sexual health and both of us had recent tests come back negative and haven't been with anyone since)

A few days later I had to pee more so I went to the doctor and he said I was very dehydrated and that could cause it. Tested my urine and it came back negative. He also inspected me and assured me I don't have herpes.

I went back a few days later (last Friday) because I was having discomfort in my (you know what) the doctor (different one) told me it was from when I accidentally hurt my urethra during sex (which I know it probably did) and he also assured me if I had herpes or another STD I would know by now.

What is also triggering my anxiety is that the woman blocked me on social media and my number for no apparent reason after.

I have had 2 medical professionals that I have been going to my whole life assure me I am fine, yet, my anxiety and hypochondria is keeping thoughts in my mind that I have herpes.

 

[triceps]

Hi and welcome Tornado. I don't see any correlation between the gal blocking you on social media and the possibility of having herpes. It really sounds like your health anxiety is giving you a number of symptoms, scaring the heck out of you with no basis from actually having a physical ailment. All that can be suggested is for you to try to absorb the assurance from your trusty medical folks that you're herpes free.

 

[tornado146]

Hi and welcome Tornado. I don't see any correlation between the gal blocking you on social media and the possibility of having herpes. It really sounds like your health anxiety is giving you a number of symptoms, scaring the heck out of you with no basis from actually having a physical ailment. All that can be suggested is for you to try to absorb the assurance from your trusty medical folks that you're herpes free.

Thanks so much for the reassurance. I know I am being illogical but hey that's anxiety :/ I'm going Tuesday or Wednesday for a follow up and to try and get medicine for anxiety.

 

[vinbaker]

Long story short what triggered it this time was: I had unprotected sex with a woman (we talked about our sexual health and both of us had recent tests come back negative and haven't been with anyone since)

A few days later I had to pee more so I went to the doctor and he said I was very dehydrated and that could cause it. Tested my urine and it came back negative. He also inspected me and assured me I don't have herpes.

I went back a few days later (last Friday) because I was having discomfort in my (you know what) the doctor (different one) told me it was from when I accidentally hurt my urethra during sex (which I know it probably did) and he also assured me if I had herpes or another STD I would know by now.

What is also triggering my anxiety is that the woman blocked me on social media and my number for no apparent reason after.

I have had 2 medical professionals that I have been going to my whole life assure me I am fine, yet, my anxiety and hypochondria is keeping thoughts in my mind that I have herpes.

Hi tornado, do you really get shocked that she blocked you? These things happen all the times! The less logic idea is "she blocked me because she had herpes".

BTW, maybe you are just irritated, so really, calm down !

 

[RobbyH]

If two doctors told you that you have no worries about a STD, then accept that. Youa re putting herpes and the girl blocking you as a common thing but i woudl say the likelihood of thiose two things being tied togther are almost zero.

Anxiety can certainly cause you to notice any little ache, symptom or anything and make it seem more pronounced.

For future peace, quit having unprotected sex and you won'thave to worry about it

 

[vinbaker]

For future peace, quit having unprotected sex and you won'thave to worry about it

Quote, quote,quote.

For somebody who suffers from anxiety, having occasional unprotected sex is the WORST idea you could have. Thank God i never had it, and still i spent hours searching for what i could contract from kissing, oral sex etc etc... So i can't even imagine how i would freak out if i had sex without condom.

Really, don't do it anymore !!!