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Posted 5/29/2018 9:52 AM (GMT 0)
Hey all long time no post again. But, I'm just swigging by to vent some fears of mine and call it an night. So same old fear of mine came back while taking a shower a few days back on the 26th (May) and got a large amount of water up my right nostril to where it began to pulsate and burn a little in my sinuses and a little bit in my left ear. As usual I made sure to blow nose, and clean my ears with a towel the moment it happened.....and for a few hours afterwards. heh..... And so now I have been getting weird sensations ever since like body aches, smelling things that others don't, neck pain, zoning out sensations, and stomach aches.


Don't know if normal, but I felt just fine today till a couple of hours ago after hanging out with friends at around 11pm last night and now I am a wreck and feel like I am lack of better term dying.


Not running a fever, can touch my chin to my chest, no frontal headache......BUUUUUTTTTTT I still feel like my body is becoming numb, and I just can't get myself to calm down. So hopefully someone can talk me down and help me to go and get some rest tonight without fear. That and I will have to watch myself and symptoms for the next week before I can be completely relaxed on this issue again.


Thanks all,

Boba sad

Post Edited (BobaFett27) : 5/29/2018 11:03:50 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 5/29/2018 4:35 PM (GMT 0)
Hi BF,

Use your Rational Thinking techniques (Therapy Worksheets/CBT Exercises in Resources) to combat this anxious thinking.

Remember that you had the same fears last time, and that everything turned out alright.

You may have a run of the mill virus, compounded with anxiety symptoms that are making you feel this way...

...but you don't have ameobas. You are going to be fine. smile

Work those coping skills!

S.C.
Posted 5/30/2018 4:06 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the response. I am trying to keep myself under control, but now I have a burning headache at the middle section of my forehead and I am having a panic attack wondering if I am genuinely suffering from Naegleria fowleri. I'm very scared again
Posted 5/30/2018 4:15 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry you're going through all this. Hang on!

Scaredy always gives excellent advice.

One thing to remember, anxiety can cause all the things you're describing. And, it spirals upward because the anxiety will cause anxiety.

But, if you need the reassurance do contact your Dr.
Posted 5/30/2018 4:45 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, perhaps a visit to your doctor could help reassure you...

...and are you seeing a therapist to help you work through health anxiety issues? Maybe some extra sessions and specific exercises to get you through this challenge?

Peace and progress,

S.C.
Posted 6/3/2018 2:21 AM (GMT 0)
Just a little update. I am kinda alright it's been almost 8 days by midnight tonight and while I'm still freaking out I have managed to calm down a little bit. New sensations replace old and it's just downright horrible to deal with at times. I am just wanting to make it past day 12 already that way I can breath a sigh of relief.

Thanks for your post and no not yet I am currently figuring out who would be best to see in my local area
Posted 6/3/2018 6:11 PM (GMT 0)
Bf,

Glad you are feeling a bit better...it's going to be fine...

...but yes, do look to get started on getting some help to manage any future worries.šŸ˜Š

S.C.
Posted 6/14/2018 12:40 AM (GMT 0)
Hi. Iā€™m recently going through the same thing.... such fear from thinking about having a Brain Eating
Amoeba. I had a facial today, and she used the steamer... she uses distilled water but the steam was
Hitting my face and I tried to keep it from going up my nose! I was looking for some peace of mind
I have been praying. Could anyone offer me some kind words. Should I be worried about the steam going up my nose or is that only the Neti pots? Iā€™m so so nervous
God bless
Posted 6/14/2018 12:44 AM (GMT 0)
The steam was definitely going up my nose!! Ugh. Never will I do that again!!!
Posted 6/14/2018 4:19 AM (GMT 0)
AVH,

I responded to your personal thread. šŸ˜Š

Scaredy Cat
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