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Can u get sick from just being with someone sick for a few seconds as you can see im scaared of getting sick help me

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Are : Are you chronically fearful of getting sick or coming in contact with germs? Like the adrian monk character on the t.V. Series monk. If you find yourself fretting for long periods about contamination, go to great lengths to sanitize things and avoid touching even everyday objects, that could be consistent with obsessive compulsive disorder. That is a very uncomfortable way to live life and can become very consumming. If this describes you, consider seeing a clinical psychologist or a psychiatrist as it is treatable. Take care.

Answered 10/3/2016

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