lily123
20-03-19, 02:05
Hi,
I've had some anxiety surrounding catching colds in the past and somehow it has grown into a full-blown fear that worries me every day. I am in therapy which is helping, but I'm still very afraid extremely cautious around germs.
Yesterday I showed up to a meeting with my boss, who told me that she had woken up that morning with a cold. I sat about 3-4 feet away from her and did not touch her or the area near her, and she did not sneeze or cough but was talking and laughing a lot. I am a wreck over it and I am completely convinced that I have caught her cold, even though I don't have symptoms yet. I know nobody can tell me whether I'll catch this cold or not, but I was hoping someone might be able to help. Is this rational? Could I catch the cold from her talking? I am in a panic.
I've had some anxiety surrounding catching colds in the past and somehow it has grown into a full-blown fear that worries me every day. I am in therapy which is helping, but I'm still very afraid extremely cautious around germs.
Yesterday I showed up to a meeting with my boss, who told me that she had woken up that morning with a cold. I sat about 3-4 feet away from her and did not touch her or the area near her, and she did not sneeze or cough but was talking and laughing a lot. I am a wreck over it and I am completely convinced that I have caught her cold, even though I don't have symptoms yet. I know nobody can tell me whether I'll catch this cold or not, but I was hoping someone might be able to help. Is this rational? Could I catch the cold from her talking? I am in a panic.