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Posted 5/28/2015 8:20 PM (GMT 0)
Hello

feeling anxious.  WE have the Ticks going around and its everywhere.  On the news, facebook etc.. everyone talking about it.  I was doing yard work last Saturday and now I think I have beem biten.  Cause I feel symptons of acks and pains , fog etc.  I may be over exaggerating but its freaking me out.!!!!

 

Posted 5/28/2015 8:33 PM (GMT 0)
You really need to try not to do the "what if's. It isn't good for your anxiety, try to breathe and say to yourself this is just anxiety it will not hurt me.

The odds of getting lyme is pretty slim to none, I googled it and found this.

"Your risk of developing Lyme disease after being bitten by a tick is low. Only 1% to 3% of people who are bitten by a tick are at risk for getting the disease."

So see it is very rare, so the chances of you getting it are very slim.
Posted 5/28/2015 8:49 PM (GMT 0)
I can't stop the what if. I try to but than I have symptoms and I keep thinking something is wrong. It's really scary. I'm so afraid for my family!!!
Posted 5/28/2015 11:21 PM (GMT 0)
Bam,

Unless you actually saw the tick...it would have to be embedded to infect you...they do not bite and simply drop off...

...and unless the tick was embedded for a significant amount of time, like say 24-48 hrs before you removed it...

You are safe.:)

You would also be developing a tell tale 'bulls eye' rash around the site where the tick was.

So...barring all of these signs, you can breathe a sigh of relief.

S.C.
Posted 5/28/2015 11:44 PM (GMT 0)
Health anxiety really stinks. I hate how my mind thinks about the what if's.

Try thinking logically about it. As SC said, you have to have the tick on you, and embedded for 24 -48 hours before you have to worry about it.
Posted 5/29/2015 11:06 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Bam

I can relate to your worry on this issue as I live in the country side and have also seen the news about this being a bumper year for ticks. I have been bitten by ticks a few times but have always been able to remove them with ease and never had any problems.

As SC mentioned the tale tale sign is if a bull's eye rash appears around the tick bite you need to go and get checked at your doctors.

Anxiety can cause all the symptoms you listed so work at reducing your anxiety and i'm sure you will find these physical symptoms will lesson.

When ever I am out in the country side I tuck my trousers into my socks and when I get back to the car I just give myself a quick check for ticks and brush my clothes down.

Hibee
Posted 5/29/2015 1:54 PM (GMT 0)
thank you all for your responses.  I understand what you are all saying but what if it was in my hair and I did not see it.  I asked my husband to check me but he thinks I am nuts and over reacting. (WHICH I PROBABLY AM).  Another worry I have is about two years ago we were up at the cottage and was invited to my sons friend anniversary.  I new about ticks and always looks at my children's body for any ticks.  That night my son must of gotten bitten by something.  did check him that night and saw no ticks stuck on him.  he developed a bull eye rash on his calf.  I took him to the Dr. and he said it wasn't a tick bite and gave us ointment to put on in.  it took a couple of days to go away.  again .... What if I missed the tick while checking my sons body :(  and our dr.s aren't to familiar I don't think with Lyme disease. 

Im losing it. I worry all the time about myself and my family my children.  I don't live my life.  My life is all about worrying. Worrying to the point that I have all this anger inside I want to scream!!!

Posted 5/29/2015 5:45 PM (GMT 0)
I grew up in an area that was lousy with ticks, several kinds, you do not get tick fever or lyme in a short
time span, sometimes it takes months, but never over night.

I understand your fears and desire to protect your family, we use to buy a soap with sulfur in it ticks can't
stand it and you can stop worrying, i do wish you Peace!

Larry ***
Posted 5/29/2015 5:52 PM (GMT 0)
I understand it doesn't happen in a short period of time but sometime It can from what I hear.
Posted 5/30/2015 1:36 AM (GMT 0)
The tick has to get bedded in your skin that is what causes the bulls eye. But when you think what if change it to what ant.
Matt. 6:34- there for do not be anxious about tomorrow for tomorrow will be anxious for it self. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.









All Glory to GOD
Posted 5/30/2015 1:49 AM (GMT 0)
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