A member asked:

I have anxiety live in ontario, got bit by a black fly, now i'm concerned of disease but it doesn't hurt itch or anything, should i stop worrying!?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Facing Ur What-If: We tend 2seek reassurance that the things we fear won't happen. An anxiety expert approaching ur fear from a cognitive-behavioral angle might argue that no one can guarantee that what u fear won't happen. Even talking about "likelihood" may not help. But people often feel relief when they face their fear...When accept it could happen. Ask urself: if this happens, then what happens? And then what?

Answered 5/12/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Consider yourself: very lucky if it doesn't hurt or itch. Black Fly bites can cause symptoms for weeks. If you aren't symptomatic I would not fret.

Answered 7/28/2014

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