Rabies Anxiety

[thinking]

Hello everyone,

I've had an irrational fear of rabies for as long as I can remember. Recently, I was cleaning out my basement when I felt something hit my back. I was wearing earbuds at the time so I didn't hear anything from my surroundings. Now, I'm concerned it could've been from a rabid bat since they tend to swoop down. It felt like a light punch on the right side of my back, or as if someone threw something at my back. It feels weird around that area now, but I don't know if that is due to anxiety (since I know it can manifest actual symptoms). There is no opening into the basement, other than an air duct. If there was a bat, could it have flown into me and bite me, then fly away? I know rabid bats have a hard time flying, but I'm still a little concerned. Btw, I live in Canada if that helps. Thanks!

 

[E.B]

You sound like myself when I've dealt with irrational fears including rabies. You would of seen a bat, they are not small insects, also like you said a rabid bat would of not had the strength to fly away. Just your anxiety creeping around.

 

[thinking]

You sound like myself when I've dealt with irrational fears including rabies. You would of seen a bat, they are not small insects, also like you said a rabid bat would of not had the strength to fly away. Just your anxiety creeping around.

The thing is, I feel a prickling sensation around the area. I don't know whether or not that's just my anxiety. But I guess you're right, it'd be pretty hard for a rabid bat to find its way and fly out. Thank you for your help!

 

[E.B]

The thing is, I feel a prickling sensation around the area. I don't know whether or not that's just my anxiety. But I guess you're right, it'd be pretty hard for a rabid bat to find its way and fly out. Thank you for your help!

I once created a topic on here asking who else can make an area have feeling when thinking about it...many could. My point being we all can think about an area and bring sensations to said area

 

[Hypochondriac Rat]

Hello everyone,

I've had an irrational fear of rabies for as long as I can remember. Recently, I was cleaning out my basement when I felt something hit my back. I was wearing earbuds at the time so I didn't hear anything from my surroundings. Now, I'm concerned it could've been from a rabid bat since they tend to swoop down. It felt like a light punch on the right side of my back, or as if someone threw something at my back. It feels weird around that area now, but I don't know if that is due to anxiety (since I know it can manifest actual symptoms). There is no opening into the basement, other than an air duct. If there was a bat, could it have flown into me and bite me, then fly away? I know rabid bats have a hard time flying, but I'm still a little concerned. Btw, I live in Canada if that helps. Thanks!

Hello!
Did you see a scratch or a bite mark? If there isn't then you are all good. Rabies can only be transmitted by saliva, bites or scratches. I hope this helps!