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Ocd can't tell fact/irrational? 3-week, i suffer hiv-anxiety, doctor"s" ensure my exposure not risky, but my mind still seek symptoms by thinking "im in window period, anything can happen". so tired, miserable. therapist told to brush it off. help !?
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Keep working with your counselor, or find another one who will get beyond "brush it off". Good luck.
Answered 6/17/2023
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