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How do I overcome this fear?
I have a fear of catching STDs especially HIV. That's the reason why I stopped my sex life but then started seeing someone I really like.
We use protection each time but I worry about HIV rest of the time. I'm waiting to get tested once it passes 4 weeks.
All I do is read about STDs and just worry.
What are my chances of getting HIV when I protect myself? I just want to live a normal life.
We use protection each time but I worry about HIV rest of the time. I'm waiting to get tested once it passes 4 weeks.
All I do is read about STDs and just worry.
What are my chances of getting HIV when I protect myself? I just want to live a normal life.
OCD is an illness just like HIV and STD's. It is something you treat just like those. In asking how to have a normal life, you treat your underlying mental health condition. Medication and therapy is best approach. good luck
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