Rabies Fear

I was once bitten by my pet puppy when it was 20 days old. It was not vaccinated back then.
Since i was a kid, i hid this from my parents and did not take any vaccine.
It has been 16 years now. My dog died in 2011, after 11 years of the bite.
Recently i came across a post of rabies happening after 25 years of bite.Now i am unable to stop thinking about rabies.I feel like i might have it inside me.
I read that there is 10 days quarantine period in some countries for pets.But since i live in SE Asian country, people here get rabies shot no matter which animal bites.
Now I am really anxious. I am unable to focus on anything.
Please help.

Hello and welcome!

I am sorry that you are currently dealing with this fear. I know how it is to be bothered by anxiety, that though irrational, still persists.

I agree with Snoopy in that even if the virus could lie dormant in a human (although I have NEVER heard this and would argue the validity of the post you read!) that an animal would not have lived 11 healthy years with rabies...in any stretch of the imagination.

However, you can hear all of the convincing evidence, and still be plagued by worry...because this is what anxiety does best...

...so please see our Resources at the top of the main forum page here and look at the Therapy Worksheets for help in reworking your thoughts into positive rational ones...this will help the fears to fade with time and practice.

If you find you need more help, then seeking a therapist who can help you with the anxiety would be the next wise step.

Peace, progress...and post with us anytime for sharing and support!

Scaredy Cat