A member asked:

Can stress and anxiety cause sickness ive been stressed out for 4 months now over hiv tests that are negative but still very worried?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Counseling?: Over the long run, stress and anxiety increase risks of health various problems like heart disease, stroke, etc. It isn't normal to continue to be so stressed after negative testing accompanied by reasoned, science-based reassurance. Perhaps reacting to a sexual exposure you regret? Whatever the reason, this suggests an underlying emotional/psychological problem. Consider professional counseling.

Answered 10/23/2017

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Sounds like you have: an anxiety disorder. Please see your doc for a check up and then a mental health professional who can help you deal w/this. Anxiety can express itself in many ways. Irrational health fears are but one. Peace and good health.

Answered 2/1/2017

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